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Matt Peiffer, a former foster youth, founded "A Voice for Kids" to advocate for children in the system.

Peiffer speaks about the challenges foster children face, especially after "aging out" of the system at 18.

After enduring years of abuse, Peiffer now works to change policy and share his story to help other children.

Community members and advocates have supported Peiffer, helping him get a car and encouraging his advocacy work.

MUNCIE, IN — "I was 13, and I wanted to kill myself.”

Matt Peiffer’s story is especially sad, but, he says, not unlike those of other children who end up in the foster system.

Peiffer is the founder of “A Voice for Kids” and an advocate for foster youth. He'll speak in a free event 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in City Hall at 30

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