Youth and foster families at Boys Town Texas spent a few hours of their spring break in an outdoor classroom on the Boys Town Texas campus with Meteorologist Albert Flores from NBC News 4 WOAI television. Not only did Flores…

Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa’s In-Home Family ServicesSM program opened doors to its new Ames location March 11th, 2013.The new office, located at 5752 Ames Plaza, makes In-Home Family Services (IHFS) easily accessible to the community, which is known for its high…

Over the last two years, Boys Town New York youth have enjoyed a flourishing partnership with Long Island University (LIU), which provides a weekly mentorship to the youth at the site. LIU students provide the youth at Boys Town New…

Spring has finally come to Washington D.C.!  After a long winter, we are planting our gardens at Boys Town Washington D.C. with the help of The Ritz-Carlton.More than 50 volunteers from The Ritz-Carlton and Boys Town Washington D.C. youth and…

Boys Town is excited to announce the addition of a new building on campus to house the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health. The facility will hold three programs that provide services to the community and help struggling families get…

Boys Town Central Florida congratulates Robert Salem on receiving the site’s Employee of the Quarter Award on April 17.  A Boys Town program staff member who works within the Seminole Truancy Alternative for Youth (STAY) Center, Salem teaches to truant…

This story originally appeared May 9, 2013 on WOAI.com.  Born prematurely, a little girl is now thriving and offering joy to the Perez family. They were surrounded by family and friends at an adoption ceremony in Judge Richard Garcia’s courtroom…

When the parents of 5-year-old Saqline moved their family to New York City from Bangladesh, they knew America would offer more opportunities for a better life. But as Saqline moved into his teen years and continued to adapt to his…

Four years ago, Abraham wasn’t concerned about his future. Just making it through each day gave him enough to worry about.Abraham and his twin brothers were living with an elderly aunt. Their parents had walked out long ago and weren’t…

Throughout his nearly two years at Boys Town Louisiana, Robert has made gradual progress toward the goal of changing his life. He’s had some successes and more than his fair share of struggles along the way. But when an opportunity…

Kaleb was once so scared and angry, he wanted to lash out at someone, like in a scene from a horror movie. But thanks to some caring family members and the help he found at Boys Town California, Kaleb turned…

Bennie McQueen always wanted what was best for his great-nephew Robert and his great-niece Carlye. So much so that when their mother was unable to care for the siblings because of some personal problems, Bennie took the children – who…

Boys Town youth elected Anne Polland of Valley, Neb., the 113th mayor of the Village of Boys Town. Isaac Kolb of Lincoln, Neb. was elected vice mayor. Polland is 17-years-old and says she wants to be a positive role model…

Congratulations to the Brian Christopher Lanier Wings of Hope Foundation and Tony and Kathy Gautsch! Boys Town Central Florida is so excited to see their logo on the Lynx bus around Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties. The Wings of Hope…

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the most decorated female athletes of the 20th century, brought a message of encouragement and hope to Boys Town youth at the annual Boys Town Booster Banquet, held May 7. About 1,500 attended the event at…

Boys Town South Florida is excited to impact more than 1,200 additional children and families in a new geographic area — Southwest Florida.  The expansion is a result of a recently awarded five-year contract funded by Children’s Network of Southwest…

Take nearly 200 kids, add in a loving home, 16 years of classes and training, and the surface of the experience Todd and Kim Hart have as foster parents might be scratched. An equation that equals excellence and expertise. Like…

This article first appeared on Tallhassee.com on May 4, 2013. It is written by Jordan Culver. Tina Lizotte couldn’t have been any clearer when she spoke about how Boys Town Florida impacted her life. “If it wasn’t for Boys Town…

Stephanie’s family was caught in a storm of anger, frustration, conflict and chaos. Stephanie’s 17-year-old twins, Alexis and Ashley, were constantly in trouble at school. Alexis had received office referrals and suspensions, and Ashley’s poor grades had her teetering on…

Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa staff members from the Spencer, Iowa office spent the afternoon of March 24 supporting their community as well as In-Home Family Services client and Olympian, Maggie, through the “Get Up and Bowl for Special Olympics” event in…

Two-year-old Jasmine – or “Jazy,” as she’s affectionately known — had been in the Boys Town New England Family Home of Mike and Dana Marie Finnegan for about 18 months when her caseworker came to them with the news. Jazy’s…

Jacob was in the principal’s office – again. This time it was for telling a teacher to “shut up.” Another day, it was for shoving a classmate to the ground. A few days earlier, it was for scrawling obscenities on…

When 17-year-old Erica decided she was tired of running, Boys Town Louisiana was there to give her a new start. Life had not been fair to Erica as she grew up. Her mother had substance abuse problems, so Erica received…

Boys Town Nevada youth and staff were recognized recently for their hard work and for making positive decisions in their lives at the site’s annual Awards Night.The event, held at Sierra Gold restaurant, began in 1991 as a way to…

Congratulations Juaquin and DeVaughnte’, two Boys Town Washington D.C. youth, on achieving straight A’s on their most recent report cards!Both received the perfect marks despite attending a public high school known for social challenges and overwhelming amounts of negativity in…

Boys Town recently received a $1,000 donation from the Bank of the West to benefit the new Behavioral Health Clinic in Grand Island, which opened in 2012 and will be expanding to a new location in August of 2013. The…

Seventeen-year-old Jabran was born in Pakistan, and moved to Queens with his mother and sister at a young age. He remembers his childhood as an enjoyable one, but as he grew older, new-found freedom began leading him into trouble. “When…

As a young teen, Tyrell saw the younger sister he adored die before his very eyes. It was a horrific moment that left him emotionally scarred and despondent.  In the months and years following his sister’s death, Tyrell struggled with…

It has taken more than a year and a lot of hard work for Becca to reach a point where she could leave Boys Town Nevada and return home to live with her family.  But her journey of healing is…

Boys Town California youth in the Cherry Family Home are enjoying the scenery even more these days thanks to the help of Assistant Patrol Leader, Ryan Petersen, and Boys Scout Troop 121.Peterson and his troop visited the Trabuco Canyon campus…

Child abuse and neglect is an epidemic that affects more than six million kids annually in the United States and according to Childhelp, more than five children die every day as a result.Boys Town Texas took a stand to bring…

Father Flanagan’s mission to change the way America cares for children, families and communities expanded its reach recently when Boys Town South Florida provided its first Common Sense Parenting® (CSP) class in Spanish. Florida holds a melting pot of diverse ethnicities…

Boys Town High School students recently jumped for health when they participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart event, put on by the American Heart Association (AHA), to raise awareness for a healthier community. With Heart Disease being the…

Following in her big brother’s footsteps as a resident of Boys Town Central Florida put Safiya Thompson on her own road to success.Now both she and her brother Ruffon are pursuing their dreams as college students.Ruffon’s journey to Boys Town…

Inspired by the 1938 academy-award winning movie Boys Town, youth at Boys Town Louisiana joined together and accomplished a special project – painting their basketball court.In Boys Town, Mickey Rooney’s character “Whitey” wanted to do something that gave him a…

 Every day, more than five children die as a result of child abuse. Many of these children are under the age of four.Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels…

Boys Town educator John Eisenach’s nearly 30 years of expertise and dedication to students has earned him the 2013 Outstanding Educator Award from the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders.“Eisenach is a teacher of uncommon intuition and composure. He…

Boys Town California’s newly-implemented Family Support Services have made a big difference – at no cost - in the lives of many families in Orange County, California in just a few short months. In January 2013 alone, the four-month-old program…

Mary Hernandez had a dream that she would someday be a mother, that she and her husband Joe would bring up a child in a loving family.As a child, David was living a nightmare, hoping for the miracle of caring…

Nancy Mroz has been named Director of Development at Boys Town New York. Nancy has worked as a fundraiser for the last seven years and has created successful cause-marketing campaigns for many well-recognized national and international organizations. “Nancy’s role is critical…

Looking back, Mary and Tom Cartwright now know that destiny had a hand in bringing their newly adopted son into their family.It was 2010 when the Cartwrights, who are Boys Town New England Foster Parents, opened their home to Gerald,…

As the youth entered the room, they were filled with excitement as they noticed Maizie sitting in her chair. With one touch of her soft, golden-coat, Maizie immediately sparked conversation among them.Tisa and Buster Wible instantly fell in love with Maizie…

Need to update that family picture or have a graduating senior? Kelly Canova Photography wants to capture your moment while helping raise money for Boys Town Central Florida. Starting Monday, March 25, we’ll be hosting an online auction on Facebook for…

Employees of Cargill and ConAgra worked together to help ease the transition for children entering Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa’s Foster Family Services® (FFS) program. The project resulted in 80 “placement kits” filled with comfort items and necessities for children arriving to…

They may be tough inside the ring, but when it comes to the youth at Boys Town Nevada, the mixed martial artists of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have a soft spot. Like they have for several years, the athletes…

Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa’s Grand Island location recently invited the community to attend a special musical event where A Capella groups “Bathtub Dogs” and “Boots ‘N Cats” performed. More than 200 people attended the melodious night, greatly raising awareness in the…

On Tuesday, February 19, 16 kids and staff of Boys Town Washington D.C. attended a National Basketball Association (NBA) game thanks to the generosity of John Malcolm, a special donor.  Our kids enjoyed the game from box seats and cheered…

Nearly 100 guests celebrated Valentine's Day by listening to the soulful sounds of saxophonist Ski Johnson in an exclusive performance at The Ritz Carlton Washington D.C. benifiting the abused, abandoned and neglected children of Boys Town Washington D.C. "We would…

January 21 marked the birth of a legendary leader who fought for equality for all people. In commemoration, nearly 40 youth and staff members from Boys Town Central Florida participated in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day Parade.…

Boys Town New England recently received a visit from a young-adult church group in the area called New Life. Members of the group spent a fun afternoon with the Outman Family Home, leaving a lasting impression for all involved. Recent…

Once again the Gabor Agency, a local insurance company, provided a memorable “Gabor Day” for nearly 50 children and their Family-Teachers on the Boys Town North Florida campus this year, with an outing to the Florida State Seminoles vs. Mercer…

By opening his life to Boys Town’s help, Matt Folk was able to close the door on his painful past. From a young age, Matt suffered constant abuse and neglect while living in an unsafe environment. Child protection workers eventually…

Coto for the Cure Corporation (CCC), an area nonprofit, recently dedicated proceeds from their weekend events to Boys Town California, with the corporation’s annual Cocktail Party and Walk Fundraisers, raising more than $25,000 for the site. Each year, CCC chooses…

The holidays are a time of joy for most people, but for 30 youth in the northwest valley of Las Vegas, this holiday season was brighter than it had been for them in years past.  In fact, for some of…

Although 2012 finished at a rapid pace, Boys Town New York youth took the time to reflect on the many things they were thankful for in the past year. We wanted to share them with you because your donations make…

Boys Town Central Florida was fortunate to have a very busy and eventful 2012 Holiday Season. As they slow down to catch their breath, the site reflects on the many holiday happenings in which they participated. It all kicked off…

Eleven Boys Town New York youth recently had the opportunity to learn the importance of dressing for success when they headed to the mall to shop for professional clothing. Thanks to Men’s Wearhouse and Long Island University (LIU), youths Jose,…

The In-Home Family ServicesSM staff of Boys Town New York created a unique shopping experience for their clients and changed ideas about giving during Christmas 2012. How? By transforming their Brooklyn office into a vintage clothing boutique dubbed, Vintage Chic. …

When 16-year-old Carissa job-shadowed her fellow church member, Boys Town New England Recruiter/Trainer Marcy Quintus, what started as a school assignment turned into a day of fun involving Carissa, her classmates and the Boys Town New England youth. After spending…

Martha Bonilla laughs when she describes what her 13-year-old son, Angel, was like before Boys Town South Florida started helping their family. Let’s just say he was no angel. But during a five-year journey of struggles, triumphs and learning, Angel…

Carlos Rodriguez was frightened at the very thought of becoming a full-time parent. After he and his wife split up, their son, Joshua, went to live with his mom. But an often-chaotic home life, where Joshua received little real discipline…

“It's going to be wild” was the event title – and it was! More than 165 guests joined Boys Town South Florida at the Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate the annual Family of the Year and Youth of Year Awards…

When Brittany Gordon first came to Boys Town North Florida, she was aggressive, abusive and noncompliant. In her own words, “not a very nice 14-year-old.” Today, Gordon is a role model for youth in the care of the Boys Town…

Boys Town New England recently celebrated the holidays with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House event at its Bazarsky Campus. The site invited the community to join its youth and staff for the festivities. The guests took guided…

Boys Town Texas recently hosted two festive holiday events. The first was a Christmas party sponsored by Laurel Ridge Hospital for all its foster families to celebrate together. There were arts and crafts, a delicious meal and a visit from…

From the outside, the Baileys looked like any other Las Vegas family. Stu worked at a local business. Ramona was a stay-at-home mom. The couple’s three older children – Elsey, Evan and Ben – went to school and played in…

Boys Town New York recently crowned the winner of their first-ever BTNY Bowl, a one-game-elimination flag football tournament. Youth and staff from every program split into teams and competed to win the top title and the bragging rights to go…

Boys Town New York Passages Academy students, staff, and teachers recently handed out food and other supplies to more than 100 people who were directly affected by super storm Sandy in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, NY. “Selfless, determined…

That time of year has come and gone once again! Children made wish lists, the stockings were hung and the Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa Foster Family ServicesSM (FFS) program held its annual Holiday Festival. More than 150 people — Foster Parents and their families — gathered…

Boys Town Washington D.C. recently invited the community to celebrate the holiday season with a Tree Lighting/Ground Breaking Ceremony at its residential campus. To begin the evening, the site gave a presentation for the 80 guests in attendance about why…

Boys Town Nevada Board Chair Kevin Buckley and his wife Silvia recently hosted an advocacy event at their home to introduce prospective supporters to the site. The 25 guests mingled, enjoyed refreshments and learned more about Boys Town. “The event…

'Twas the night before Christmas and 3-year-old Gabriel was a child without a home. Gabriel was the victim of severe neglect. Most days, he was kept in a room with nothing but a bare mattress on the floor. There were…

This article first appeared on December 13, 2012 on SeminoleChronicle.com. It is written by Bel Huston. On a typical weekday morning, life at the McGriff household begins at 5:45. At that point, Jonathan and Tawana McGriff are making sure that…

At five feet and ninety pounds, Jonathan was a whirlwind of exasperation for anyone who had ever taken care of him. Hyperactive, disobedient and troubled, this 8-year-old had seen a lot of pain in his short life. Jonathan was raised by a mother who struggled with…

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Tyson Griffin has a special place in his heart for Boys Town Nevada, and it shows. This fall, the celebrity athlete hosted two events for the site including a raffle fundraiser in October at the…

Before coming to Boys Town, Danya lived in a household  of difficulties, struggles  and heartache.  Danya’s mother struggled with drug and alcohol abuse that impaired her ability to be a responsible parent. She was in and out of Danya’s life…

This article first appeared December 20, 2012 on NOLA.com. It is written by Margaret Quilter. Boys Town Louisiana took visitors back in time to, perhaps, relive their own high school prom, and at the same time, raised about $100,000, during…

Boys Town Texas is the proud recipient of $60,000 from the 2012 Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children Golf Classicproceeds. “Last year, Valero raised 9 million for children’s charities,” said Boys Town Texas Development Director Joyce Horner. Valero is a…

Boys Town California recently hosted two spirited events for the holidays. Youth, staff and visitors enjoyed the residential campus’ Open House and attended the “Magical Christmas” dinner. First up was the annual Open House, where the community was invited into…

When Tina was referred to Boys Town in 2006, she knew little about Boys Town and its mission. She agreed to come to Boys Town for one main reason and that was to be closer to her brother, Stuart, who…

This article first appeared on UCF Today on December 6, 2012. Since 2005, more than 1,100 students enrolled in the Cornerstone Course have worked with Boys Town of Central Florida. Not only has it been a rewarding experience for the…

At Boys Town Central Florida’s Intervention & Assessment (I&A) Shelter, the youth are learning about literature by helping youngsters learn to read. Through a partnership with the Literacy Alliance, the youth show how fun reading can be with puppet shows…

No holiday season would be complete without the Elmer Marshall Thanksgiving Dinner, a tradition rooted deep in the hearts of the children and staff at Boys Town Nevada. What began as a small gathering 19 years ago by Elmer Marshall,…

Boys Town Texas has a new calendar featuring adoptive families to distribute this holiday season thanks to the generosity of local San Antonio photographer Elizabeth Homan. In August, Homan took family portraits of Boys Town Texas staff and foster families…

More than 200 guests attended Boys Town New England’s annual “Hidden Treasures” Gala, helping raise more than $95,000 to benefit at-risk children and families. Upon arriving at Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence, R.I., guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres as they…

More than 50 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as they heard about new program changes occurring at the Boys Town Central Florida campus.  The reception was held at the Park Plaza Gardens in Winter Park, Fla., a restaurant owned…

Gobble, gobble! The annual Boys Town California Turkey Brigade food drive recently provided Thanksgiving dinner for 25 families, a total of approximately 100 people. Once the food was collected, Boys Town California youth, staff, board members and volunteers gathered at…

The family’s situation was dire. Melinda, a single mom, had two young sons. All three had been victims of abuse by others. The home they shared was in disrepair, and their lives were in disarray.  Their problems involved everything from…

Some of New York's finest came out to support Boys Town New York at its annual fall fundraiser recently! The 2012 Fall Reception was hosted by the New York Board of Directors at the home of Joe Ricketts, founder of…

Since May of 2012, Boys Town New York has been the proud provider of the Common Sense Parenting® (CSP) program. In just six short months, the site has reached 40 at-risk families and children. During the six-week program, parents are…

Boys Town California builds holiday traditions in boys and girls in our programs through memories being made as a family unit to create a sense of stability. Boys Town California youth have dark memories of abuse, neglect and pain -…

More than 50 people attended the first-ever “Barber Shop Charity Turkey Bowl” November 11 to benefit the Boys Town South Florida Basket Brigade, an annual event that provides Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of struggling local families. Boys Town South Florida…

In September, Boys Town New England Family-Teacher Ricky Grant began hosting a weekly Bible study in his living room. Now, what began as a small group has blossomed into a weekly event that nearly every youth on campus voluntarily attends.…

Every Sunday for 13 years, Boys Town Washington D.C. Assistant Family-Teacher Cheryl Scales has been cooking for the homeless at her church. But this past summer, thanks to the site’s two vegetable gardens and the youth in her home, she…

Boys Town California Board Member Robert Lazaro and his wife, Carol, recently hosted a “Krazy Kitchen” dinner at their home. However, as the name suggests, this was no ordinary meal.  The Lazaros and youth from the White Family Home worked…

Boys Town New York stood tall in October to support breast cancer awareness by holding two different events.  The first was an educational session on the signs, symptoms, and self-examinations at the Dean St. Intervention and Assessment shelter. Held on…

Thanks to Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa’s Kinship Care Program, today even more families are able to stay together and find success. The Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa Kinship Care program allows children to remain with known caregivers, while still providing the same level…

For Family-Teachers Eric and Christen Estep, working at Boys Town is much more than just a job — it is their lifestyle. Eric and Christen first met while volunteering for the youth ministry at the Cornerstone Bible Church in Glendora, California. At…

More than 400 guests attended this year’s fourth annual Hotline Wine Event October 11 in Elkhorn, Neb., helping raise $30,000 to benefit the Boys Town National Hotline. Sponsored by the Southwest Omaha Rotary Night Club, the event featured wine tasting,…

Boys Town Central Florida was already thinking about Halloween when they expanded their garden this past July. In preparation for the fall season and the spooky holiday, the youth planted several types of pumpkins, decorative squash, sweet potatoes, gourds, eggplant…