We have five seniors walking the stage this year. We are so proud of all they have been able to accomplish in high school. Graduating high school is their first big leap into adulthood. All are unique and while each have different paths, I know they will continue to grow and flourish. Congratulations to Caleb, Robert, Edward, Jareli and LyshaMarie!

Since she was ten years old, Jaime has loved the idea of foster and adopting a child. After the birth of their two boys, Jamie and Thomas, knew they still had room to grow. Jamie wanted to provide a home but both she and Thomas, were apprehensive that they could be the support system for a child in need. “I always thought you had to be a saint to be a foster parent,” said Jaime.

“Originally, we were separated,” said Julian. When older sister, Liz came to Boysville, the group’s case worker along with their CASA worker began advocating for them to be reunited.

Chief Petty Officer, John Daniel Gee, is not only a role model to his crew and to his family; he is also a role model to the children we serve every day. His success embodies our mission of providing a safe, family environment to children in need so that they can become responsible adults.

Serena came to Boysville while in high school. Boysville gave her more than a successful future, we gave her a family.

At 18 years old, Dom was given three options: he could sign himself out of care; enroll in a program in Austin, Texas; or enroll in Boysville’s Supervised Independent Living Program (SIL). Dom chose Boysville.