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Kiana Deane

Kiana Deane is a Youth Advocate and the founder of two organizations that serve kids in crisis. She was selected by the National Foster Youth Institute to go to Washington, DC to fight for foster care reform. Her work has been published in USA TODAY. She appeared on NBC TV and KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles. Deane is a student at Mt. San Antonio College majoring in Film and TV. Her ultimate goal is to become a filmmaker.

Kids with Disabilities Deserve Adoptions with Loving Foster Families

9/12/2022

Kids with Disabilities Deserve More Adoptions with Loving Families

Kids, like myself, who are considered “hard to adopt” in the system often don't understand why no one wants them, writes Kiana Deane.

6/24/2022

Don’t Zip Us Out

Backpack and school supply drives often don’t meet the needs of older youth in foster care; this story is part 1 of 3. By Kiana Deane Walking across any school yard or college campus, it’s easy to spot the most common student accessory: the iconic backpack.

Kids with Disabilities Deserve Adoptions with Loving Foster Families

5/4/2022

The High Cost of Life After Foster Care

Even if one does not attend traditional college, there are other options available for youth exiting foster care, writes Kiana Deane.