Father Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, has been declared Venerable by Pope Leo XIV, bringing him one step closer to sainthood. This milestone honors a man whose belief that "no boy is bad" has guided our mission for more than 100 years.
Founded in 1977, Boys Town National Research Hospital is an international leader in pediatric hearing, language, neuroscience and behavioral health. Our new expansion will bring researchers and clinicians together in a state-of-the-art environment to deliver life-changing care to even more children.
For more than 100 years, Boys Town has been a trusted children’s charity providing programs from family counseling and crisis hotlines to residential care and parenting support. Our evidence-based research and expertise give children and families the tools to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
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Diana's early life was anything but easy. Growing up surrounded by violence and uncertainty, Diana found safety, education, and guidance at Boys Town. Today, she is thriving, using her strength and voice to help others who face the same struggles. Your gift makes stories like hers possible.
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