Dewayne ‘The Foster Care Rock’ Johnson [chronicleofsocialchange.org]

Alicia Doktor 5/31/1812:00 PM

Dewayne Johnson might not have the worldwide fan following of the similarly named pro wrestler-turned-movie star. But, in his way, he has become a true rock for kids in need.

Johnson, 48, is a social worker with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), home to the largest local population of foster kids in the nation. He’s also a bit of a unicorn.

Born into foster care himself, Johnson spent his childhood moving from house to house, relative to relative. One day, the situation became so dire that the then 15-year-old made the incredible decision of asking the much-maligned foster care system to take him back in.

[For more on this story by Sara Tiano, go to https://chronicleofsocialchang...ster-care-rock/30779]

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