Seven Homes Director Ken Maxwell talks about the importance of the program in helping to give children an opportunity to find the love and care they deserve.
And while kids wish for all sorts of gifts, 11-year-old Nicole has one thing in mind as she blows out the candles: to find a family she can call her own that will allow her to stay in contact with her brother.
They run Excellerate, a 16-week personal development program that focuses on five primary areas of growth: Professionalism, Financial Responsibility, Social Skills, Spiritual Enrichment, and Life Skills.
“I am in fifth grade, I’m happy. Things I like to do are go fishing, play in the lake, I like swimming. My favorite sports are soccer and football," Gus said.