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8th Edition

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The articles in this issue are threaded together by strands of resilience. The overall message is about perseverance in the face of adversity. It is our great pleasure to share these Stories of Hope with you! As you read each one we hope you are inspired by each one of the storytellers as we are by the youth we serve.

4th Edition

As you read these stories, remember that everyone makes mistakes - no one of us is perfect. Some do not get a fair chance in the beginning. Some do not have the advantage of good parenting and a supportive family. Some get caught up in the negative influence of others.

3rd Edition

2nd Edition

Focus Forward: Stories of Hope is a magazine published by Focus Forward to promote and feature stories of success to inspire the county youth we serve!

1st edition

Stories of Hope Magazine

The Stories of Hope Magazine is a beautiful collection featuring the real life stories of people in our very own community who have overcome adversity, who are leading healthy, productive lives and who inspire hope.

At Focus Forward, we work with young people who are touched by the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems, providing them, and their families support and services to guide them on their pathway to success. The individuals and families we serve have experienced generational layers of trauma, injustice and loss. Bringing hope to these youth and families is the reason we create this magazine, and share these stories.

Enjoy all 8 editions of the Stories of Hope Magazine by clicking on the Cover Page Image below. As you read each story, our hope is that you are as inspired by these storytellers as we are by the youth we serve.

For free copies of the magazine, drop by our community site at 1974 N. Gateway Blvd. Suite 104 Monday-Friday from 8:30AM - 5:00PM or look for a copy at the dozens of locations in and around Fresno County where the magazine has been distributed.

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