The Storyboard Project, founded by Mira Zimet in 2014, is a short documentary web series created to lift up stories of youth who have experienced foster care. For the second year in a row, The Storyboard Project, founded by Mira Zimet in 2014, is “On The Road” meeting with youth across the nation.
The Imprint will be featuring these videos throughout the month of July. Today, we will feature the story of Jhamasa from California.
“I don’t think I’d ever met other foster youth, especially my age, who were as interested in exploring themselves through the arts and through music.”
Now in her mid-30s, Jhamasa reflects back on her foster care experience with a longer lens. Three different interviews, one in 2018 and two more in 2023, are woven together as she shares her journey and how kinship turned into foster care.
One thing that helped her along the way was her involvement with Peace4Kids. A nonprofit organization based in South Los Angeles, Peace4Kids serves youth in foster care from age 4 into young adulthood. It was here where Jhamasa found her passion for music and singing, which has carried her through her life.
“On the Road” is sponsored by Journey to Success. Please visit The Storyboard Project to watch more videos and learn more about our mission.
