Larry Heads to the World Games
If ever there was a family that embodied the true spirit of the mission of Special Olympics, it’s the Stephens family. Bob and Janice encouraged their son,…
Meet the Phillips Family
Natalia came from a big family, so having a big family of her own just came naturally. Her parents became foster parents when she was 18 and…
Ryan Gears Up for Preschool
Ryan is an unwavering toddler who, like many toddlers, just wants to do what all the other kids his age are doing. Lately, that means trying to…
Transition to a Bright Future
Many typical college freshmen find it challenging to balance the transition of living on their own, taking classes and possibly holding down a job – but not…
Reid Rocks the Rink
Reid is a giggly Kindergartner who likes seeing how things move and loves to help out around the house. He loads the dishwasher and enjoys making his…
Robert Takes Charge
Miriam-Webster defines self-determination as “the freedom to make your own choices.” At Boone County Family Resources, we would say that Robert is the epitome of a self-determined…
The Butterworth Bunch
“We always knew we wanted to have a big family,” says Julie Butterworth. “We wanted to be like the Brady Bunch – three girls, three boys.” Julie…
Amazing Amelia
Like any mother, Christy’s face lights up when she talks about her daughter, Amelia. Christy and husband, Jeff, adopted Amelia when she was just six days old…
Gregory Brings Home the Trophy
Like many boys his age, Gregory enjoyed his summer by staying active outside, riding horses, going to camp and playing baseball. He’s shy at first, but once…