I met Lexsis in Denver, Colorado. She says every day is a struggle for food and a safe place to sleep. Lexis says people should look at homeless youth through their eyes, that they are not after money but acceptance and security.
Lexis went into foster care as a little girl. When I asked how many placements she responded "57". That number seemed a little high to me so I asked a social worker who specializes in youth and was told high numbers of placements like that are not uncommon. How can any child grow up normal when they are being tossed around the system like that?!!
The night before this interview Lexsis slept in a park and says someone poured water on her while she was sleeping!
A special thanks to Team Invisible People
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