Foster Care Through the Eyes of a Survivor

Foster Care Through the Eyes of a Survivor

Beyond the System: A Child’s Perspective

We often hear about foster care through statistics, policies, or well-meaning organizations. Rarely do we hear about it from the perspective of a child who lived it. Carl Bonner Jr. offers that rare, unfiltered lens in From Survival to Strength.

The Good, the Bad, and the Unthinkable

Carl’s experience in foster care was far from linear. From abuse in one home to finding temporary peace in another, he illustrates just how inconsistent and fragile the system can be. Not all homes were bad, but none could replace the need for stability and unconditional love.

The Power of One Caring Adult

In Carl’s case, his sister Shimi stepped in and gave him what the system couldn’t: consistency, protection, and a sense of belonging. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to rewrite a child’s future.

Conclusion: A System in Need of Reform, and Heart

From Survival to Strength challenges us to look deeper into the foster care system, not just to reform it, but to humanize it. Because behind every case file is a child with a story, a struggle, and a future still waiting to be written.