Thomas’ journey from trauma to triumph shows the power of love, support, and guidance. From being bullied and shot to thriving at Boys Town, he now advocates for foster youth, inspiring change.

We are pleased to announce that Matt Priest is the recipient 2023 Dr. Laura Boyd Champion for Children & Families National Advocate of the Year Award.

The Connely's are adopting a family set of five kids in addition to the family set of three whom they adopted in 2016.

Consistently and sincerely praising children for the things they do well can help them overcome negative self-image.

Foster parenting is a challenging journey, filled with heartache and joy, but the love for children outweighs the difficulties.