"Together
we have the power to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of
children and families around the world. As foster parents, social
workers, advocates, teachers and friends, we can light the path and
create a brighter future for those we serve."
- Mark Anthony Garrett
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Growing up in the foster care system and then later adopted, Mark Anthony Garrett experienced the devastation of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Like many of our youth in care today, he didn't trust or feel connected to others. After contemplating suicide at 19, something miraculous happened that forever changed his life. Now this world renowned speaker and former foster parent trainer has dedicated his life to helping others overcome their adversities and live their BEST LIFE NOW! Having delivered well over 2,500 paid speeches, Mark is one of the most requested speakers within the child welfare industry.
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| "My life is dedicated to empowering the hearts and minds of our world’s children and families." - Mark Anthony Garrett |
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| Mark is a columnist for Fostering Families Today magazine, a leading national educational resource for foster families and child welfare professionals.
Overcoming Obstacles
by Kim Phagan-Hansel
The first seven years of Mark Anthony Garrett's life are difficult for him to recall. Relinquish at birth, Garrett bounced through several foster homes. Most of his early childhood memories come in bits and pieces, most of them pleasant recollections. He has managed to piece together a few details of his early childhood from social service paperwork, but the rest is a blur...
Click on the magazine to read more about Mark's unique story.
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