SOME ORGANIZATIONS ANTONIO HAS
PARTNERED WITH
WHO IS ANTONIO GRATE
Antonio Grate is a Foster Youth Mindset Strategist, international speaker, author, minister, husband & father of four who's committed to helping others turn adversity into purpose.
After aging out of foster care and surviving the violence and instability of Chicago's South Side, Antonio now travels the world empowering students, youth workers, child welfare professionals, and foster parents to break cycles of pain and embrace a mindset of resilience and worth.
With over 8 years of speaking experience and having impacted over 10,000 lives. He has delivered powerful, story-driven keynotes at national conferences, juvenile justice centers, universities, and churches across the U.S. and internationally.
Antonio's approach is raw, transparent, and transformational-backed by a powerful testimony and a deep understandin of trauma, identity, and healing
Whether in a packed auditorium or a small group workshop, Antonio brings powerful storytelling, faith-driven insight, and transformational energy to every stage. Leaving audiences saying, "He kept us engaged from start to finish," and "That message changed everything for me."
What Child Welfare Professionals, Counselors, Educators & Students are saying.
"Everyone gave awesome feedback! The impact of your message was meaningful for all levels (youth, staff & foster parents)
Foster Care Coordinator
Selena Simons, Bermuda
"It was inspiring, the realest talk I've ever gotten from someone in a productive way!"
Foster Youth
Elliott, Texas
"Working with foster youth and knowing their situation. Your talk gave us insight which was informative and powerful. You will change anyone who watches you. I will definetly remember and use your insight on labels. thank you!"
Social Worker, Wisconsin
"I loved the real life examples instead of the basic knowledge we already know. You opened my eyes more to understand how my trauma affected/affects me and how to handle it. Thank you Antonio!"
Foster Youth
Shamariyah, Texas
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INVITE ANTONIO TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT
"This is the legacy I once thought I'd never have."
Once I aged out of foster care, according to statistics, having a healthy and loving home of my own wasn't very likely. But today, by the grace of God and much growth. I'm a husband and father of four.
My story isn't just about survival, it's about restoration. And now I help youth, families, and professionals rewrite their own stories by showing them what's possible.
Whether I'm speaking to students, staff, or parents, my mission is simple: plant seeds of greatness that grow into lasting change.
The POWER OF ONE
How Guardians Can Successfully Transition Their Foster Child Into Their New Home
Now Available!
The POWER OF ONE was written from a first-person perspective to assist guardians, foster parents, and foster children in bridging their relationship gap. Author, Antonio D. Grate uses his story and personal experiences, along with tips, tools, and strategies, to serve families within the foster care system. This book was created for foster, kinship, temporary and/or non-parental guardians of children recently removed from the guardianship of biological parents due to death, legal matters, abuse, or neglect.
