High School Student Goes From Homeless to Hopeful [The California Report, KQED]

Gail Kennedy 6/12/185:12 PM

Jennifer is a senior at Richmond High School. Just a few weeks ago, she put on a sparkly pink dress and went to prom -- a quintessential high school experience.

But most of the time, Jennifer feels much, much older. She remembers a happy childhood with her older brothers and her parents. There were trips to Toys "R" Us, a comfortable home, and a lot of love.

But her life started changing when her father’s construction company hit hard times. The family lost their home. And her parents had nowhere to turn for help. They’re both undocumented. That’s why we’re only using Jennifer’s first name for this story.

Things got even worse, Jennifer says, during her sophomore year, when one day, their landlord pulled up to their house. She shared her story as as part of KQED's Youth Takeover Week.

To Listen to the KQED article go HERE

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