Speaker: Boys Town

Interesting information:

• In the last 11 years, Father Boes has doubled the number of kids and families serviced by Boys Town. 
• In Omaha alone there are 68 homes with over 350 children currently living on Boys Town campus. 
• Boys Town is really its own incorporated town. They have their own mayor, who is elected from the youth population. Their own schools, police and other services. 
• Boys Town has grown its foster care and family consultation services over the past few years. 
• Boys Town also have facilities around the country helping youth plus their Suicide Hotline. 
• In Omaha and beyond, Boys Town is known as a hearing specialist. Their work helps both youth and adults with hearing issues. 

Thanks, Linda, for all the information!