Meet Jamal

While in the foster care system, Jamal experienced violence, incarceration, homelessness and detrimental family dynamics.

Although Jamal didn’t graduate from high school, and despite his roller-coaster of trauma, neglect, hopelessness and broken promises, he remained steadfast in his determination to finish his education and to be successful in work and in life.

In September of 2023, after meeting counselor and instructor Dustin Campbell, Jamal enrolled in the Flip the Script empowerment program.

He began attending cognitive behavior programming and GED classes and, along the way, had the opportunity to tour Wayne State University in Detroit, which made an impression on him.

Just one month into the program, Jamal completed the required testing, earned his GED, and was subsequently accepted at Wayne State University.

Jamal began classes in the Fall of 2024 and plans to study social work. He also earned a certification in welding in 2024 and is working to financially support his college journey. He recently moved into his own apartment – the first real home he has ever had – that he shares with his young son.

Jamal credits the support from Flip the Script staff members as an essential component to his current success and new life path. His dream is to assist local children in the foster care system.

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