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KELLIE HENDERSON EUGENIA PIERSON

INDEP. LIVING MANAGER, ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES; SENIOR HEALTH POLICY ADVISOR, ARNOLD & PORTER
FOSTER YOUTH INTERN, ANGELS VOLUNTEER & DONOR KAYE SCHOLAR, LLP; CCAI GOLD PARTNER
It is a blessing to see that adoption can be the light at the I was asked to support CCAI by an old friend, but have always
end of the often-dark tunnel. I fully support the Angels in been impressed by the tremendous work of the organization
Adoption® Program in its unremitting efforts to educate and its unfailing support of vulnerable children. A&P has a
the public and Congress as well as recognizing individuals, longstanding commitment to pro bono work, and our whole
families and organizations working towards creating better team has been honored to support CCAI as lobbyists and
lives for children. We as a society need to step up to the plate lawyers. CCAI is truly the little engine that could—the depth
and help where help is needed. As a former Foster Youth and scope of the organization’s programs is nothing short of
Intern, CCAI not only shows up and listens but they provide spectacular, and the impact CCAI has on young lives is profound.
such care and warmth as we search within.

TRANSFORMING LIVES

DR. SHARON MCDANIEL GREG BUZEK

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO, A SECOND CHANCE; FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, IHL GROUP; CCAI PAUL SINGER
FYI PROGRAM KEYNOTE SPEAKER & DONOR AWARD HONOREE & FOSTER YOUTH INTERN SPONSOR
CCAI provides an opportunity for young adults to “dream As the board at Retail Orphan Initiative saw the Foster
big” and “turn their lemons into lemonade.” Melding policy Youth Internship Program more, and as we met alumni
with real life stories has been a remarkable way for Congress like Demetrius and Angelique, we began to truly
to understand the implications of their actions or inactions understand the impact this program makes not only
that impact the 400,000+ young people who make up on policy, but literally changing these young people’s
foster care in this country. Having been a foster child myself, lives. That turned it to a “must do” investment in terms
I have been blessed with a platform where I can not only of sponsoring a Foster Youth Intern.
“pay it forward,” but also, speak on behalf of those who are
yet finding their voices. What an incredible opportunity!