Power of Story was founded in 2021 with the vision that all people who have experienced out-of-home placement will have consistent, equal, and person-centered access to their history, stories, photos, and medical records.

It’s important that young people are safe and well taken care of, but those who have been in out-of-home care often don’t have access to vital information about their lives.

Besides establishing a solid foundation, information can break generational patterns, increase self-esteem, and create confusion and secrecy if blocked.  

Power of Story engages young people, caretakers, and professionals in the research and curation of life histories, provides training rooted in youth-centered best practices and advocates for increased awareness and quality implementation of life histories, in order to make sure everyone has access to and support as they understand the past.