Tamara Vest was 16 when her brother dropped her off at a homeless shelter.
until she was eventually placed in an independent living facility for teenagers. After working late nights at McDonald's to pay her utilities,I remember begging people to adopt me. All I wanted was parents.”
"My home life did not reflect who I am or my character, but my school work did — it showed my work ethic," she said."I've always taken school seriously.". In 2020, Vest graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in social work. And she didn't stop there. Now, she’s earning a master’s degree from the university and sharing a message of hope.Growing up, Vest always had one constant in her life: The kindness of social workers.
“I help them tell their story to the public and I also plan recreational and educational events for foster youth across the state of Kentucky,” she said.Vest noted that she feels a feels a deep connection to the children she works with. Crystal Dillard, Vest's supervisor and director of Murray State University's training resource center, couldn't agree more.
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