Stories

Nadine's Story In 2006, Nadine was one of Just In Time's first College Bound recipients. She was born in Africa, came to America as a baby, and never saw her parents again. She spent her all of her adolescent years in foster care. Just In Time gave her a laptop computer, printer and a complete dormitory setup to start her college career. During the following two years, when she also needed emergency assistance, Just In Time was there to help. We are proud to say that Nadine is currently a junior at the University of San Francisco.	Latroy's Story Growing up in the poorest areas of Milwaukee, Latroy moved from one home to another, until he emancipated at age 18. When he moved to San Diego to begin a new life, he also became a full-time student at San Diego City College. JIT first assisted Latroy because he had no bed, home furnishings, or food. Now, Latroy attends Lubbock Christian University as a full-time undergrad and basketball star. Just In Time’s services provided him with many essential tools, including a dormitory set-up and laptop computer. As he begins his third year of collegiate studies, Latroy is now creating his own destiny.
Becky's Story “Not many people can say they were never truly wanted from the moment they were born, but I am one of the few who can. My parents did their best but were not capable of caring for my sister and me. We were locked away and nearly starved to death until the police rescued us and we became part of the foster care system. During my seventeen years in foster care, I was placed in eight different foster homes (not including group homes) and endured extreme work responsibilities and religious fanaticism. My feelings of being unwanted escalated. All I ever wished was for someone to hold me and make the world disappear. Finally, I found kindness in a foster placement, finished high school, and enrolled in Mira Costa College. I needed school supplies and had no way of purchasing them. JIT jumped in and saved the day-and encouraged me to succeed. Later, JIT volunteers came to my aid by completely furnishing my empty apartment. Now, as I look around my new digs, I smile with a sigh of relief. This is where I really belong. I'm home.”	Linda's Story “When I was in seventh grade, my parents got divorced and I moved with my mom to Albuquerque, New Mexico. After a year, I moved back to California to go to my chosen high school (El Cajon Valley) that helped students get into college. First, Dad and I lived with his friend. We were to stay three months and get three thousand dollars to start our lives. Three months turned into six months and three thousand dollars turned into zero. Around my fifteenth birthday, my dad kicked me out. Hours later, a mother’s friend called Child Protective Services and I became part of the foster care system. Thank goodness for Just in Time for Youth. By all accounts, I should never have made it this far. Now, I lift my eyes from my laptop and scan my room. It's perfect with its colorful comforter and linens-everything coordinated the way I like it. I attend Grossmont College, maintaining a 3.2GPA and taking courses toward the Cardiovascular Technology Program."