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16-Year-Old Foster Care Graduate Tamarius Berry Shares His Journey and Advice
'You're going to make it' | After graduating at 16, this teen in foster care has advice for his younger self
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Tamarius Berry, a 16-year-old high school graduate from Hamilton County's foster care system, reflects on his journey and offers advice to his younger self. Despite challenges, he has excelled academically and plans to study psychology at the University of Cincinnati to help others facing mental health issues.
- 01Tamarius Berry is among nearly 100 students graduating from Hamilton County's foster care system this summer, marking the largest class to date.
- 02He has a black belt in taekwondo and is working towards one in judo, which he credits for helping him cope with his ADHD.
- 03Tamarius graduated by completing 18 online classes and is now enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.
- 04He chose psychology as his major to assist those dealing with mental health conditions, inspired by his family experiences.
- 05Tamarius encourages his younger self with the message, 'You're going to make it.'
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Tamarius Berry, a 16-year-old high school graduate from Hamilton County's foster care system, has achieved a significant milestone by graduating alongside nearly 100 peers, the largest class of its kind in the area. Tamarius, who became involved with foster care at age 13, has utilized martial arts, including taekwondo and judo, to help manage his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He completed 18 online classes to earn his diploma and is now set to attend the University of Cincinnati, where he plans to study psychology. His goal is to support others facing mental health challenges, drawing from personal experiences within his family. Reflecting on his journey, Tamarius expresses pride in his accomplishments and shares a motivational message to his younger self: 'You're going to make it.' This story highlights the resilience of youth in foster care and the importance of celebrating their achievements.
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Tamarius's graduation highlights the importance of support systems for youth in foster care and encourages community recognition of their achievements.
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