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Aleta Smith

Aleta Smith, 25, was born in San Jose, California and into the Santa Clara County Welfare system. She emancipated from care at 21 and went on to receive after care services for two additional years. During her time in foster care, she attained a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UC San Diego and a master’s degree in management and leadership from Pepperdine University. She currently works in the entertainment industry and will attend esthetician school to expand her hobbies.

More Than an Exception or No More Exceptions

11/7/2022

More Than an Exception or No More Exceptions

If failing is the expectation, what was the whole point of removing us from our family?, writes Aleta Smith.