changes to IMPROVE CARE for youth in Arizona and across the nation. Moreover, MY LIFE
Arizona youth have been instrumental in starting four additional groups in southeastern
Pennsylvania and two groups in Louisiana, with more than 400 youth now involved nationally in
MY LIFE. For general information or to help out as a SPONSOR or EXHIBITOR (community
related resources for children and families) with MY LIFE or for MY Fest ‘14, please visit
www.MagellanofAZ.com/MYLIFE. On Facebook - www.facebook.com/MYLIFEyouth
Elijah Lucas – 19, MY LIFE member since
2012.
He entered CPS at birth and lived most his
life in group homes also has experience with
Mental Health.
Beverly Moreno (20), Mesa, AZ – MY LIFE member since
2009 - Spanish Speaking, Experience with mental health,
foster care and juvenile justice
“MY LIFE has helped me in so many ways as I am
overcoming challenges I experienced with mental health
issues and growing up in the foster care system and
becoming a leader for other youth and my community. MY
LIFE has helped me deal with my anger issues and helps me
in stepping up out of my comfort zone by sharing my personal
story and helping others, which has been very helpful to
others and me. I have become a leader for MY LIFE because
I have shown that I am willing to help, and MY LIFE has
shown me a lot and done a lot for me.”