Cedar Rapids AMP (Achieving Maximum Potential) - Foundation 2

Laticia has dedicated her life to overcoming the statistics and stereotypes placed on foster kids. She spent a total of ten years in Iowa's foster care system which included moving 18 times and switching schools 14 times. Laticia defeated the odds by graduating high school early and going on independent living at age seventeen, then participating in Iowa’s Aftercare program. She graduated from Capella University with a Masters degree in Social Work in December of 2022. She is currently working as the Program Operations Manager for Iowa’s foster care youth council, known as AMP, and as the Cedar Rapids AMP Facilitator.

AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.