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Frankita Jenkins

Frankita Jenkins entered the foster care system at the age of 9 and remained in care until she emancipated at 18. Despite the challenges she faced, she pursued higher education while dedicating herself to service. During college, she became an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, working with foster care agencies in her hometown of Miami, Florida. Through this role, she provided critical support to organizations serving at-risk youth, using her own experiences to advocate for those navigating the same system she once did. Upon completing her AmeriCorps service and earning her degree, Jenkins relocated to Atlanta, where she dedicated her career to working with some of the most vulnerable sectors of foster youth. Her focus includes survivors of sexual exploitation, drug-dependent youth, foster youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), and those impacted by gang or gun violence. Her commitment extends beyond just providing care — she actively works to create opportunities for healing, empowerment, and long-term success for the youth she serves. In addition to her work as a dedicated advocate and behavioral counselor, Jenkins is also an author and artist. Through storytelling and creative expression, she uses her platform to shed light on the realities of the foster care experience, offering both inspiration and education to a broader audience. Her artistry serves as both a personal healing tool and a means of connection, bridging the gap between lived experience and systemic change. Each day, she continues to pour her passion into uplifting and transforming the lives of foster youth, ensuring they are seen, heard, and given the resources to thrive.