Boys Town and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute are partnering to bring AI and XR tools to early educators, enhancing training, communication, and decision-making.

Warmlines and crisis hotlines offer trained human support for emotional distress and crises, while AI tools can provide information but cannot replace real human connection or care.

Boys Town connected with global programs in a video conference, bringing together partners worldwide to discuss challenges facing children and families across cultures.

In 2025, Boys Town researchers used AI and new tools to improve hearing care, study mental health, and explore child development, advancing solutions for children and families.

At AWS Imagine for Nonprofits, Boys Town Hotline Director Oscar Gonzalez highlighted how tech innovations are helping save lives.

Parents know kids grow fast — even their ears. Children who wear hearing aids need several new earmolds, particularly before the age of 5, to adjust for their growth.

Psychologists warn that relying on AI chatbots for emotional support may worsen struggles and emphasize that real human connection is still essential.

Boys Town students explored AI this fall through a hands-on bootcamp, gaining skills, confidence, and inspiration to shape their futures in tech and beyond.