Trevor Clayton has been a resident of Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes since he was 14 years old. In December of 2023 Trevor graduated college and his story was shared on WALB.
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Shaun Eilders, the Director of Childcare for Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, was interviewed by Joy Lim Nakrin of Atlanta News First in December, 2023.
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Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes gives children who are victims of physical and emotional neglect, physical and sexual abuse and disrupted families the chance to live a life full of love, support and opportunity in a full-time residential setting. Each child lives in a home with Houseparents where they eat, play, and learn as a family. Education, recreation and life skills training are essential components of our program.
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Trevor Clayton has been a resident of Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes since he was 14 years old. In December of 2023 Trevor graduated college and his story was shared on WALB. Hear Trevor in his own words speak of his time at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.
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I would like to thank all the staff and administrators at Cherokee Estate for all their support. I am 15 years old and I have lived at Cherokee Estate for two years. Before coming into their care, my life was very difficult and I had a hard time fitting in. Since I’ve been at Cherokee,
My name is Shylah, and I have been at the Boys Ranch since December of 2021, when I was 16 years old. Being at the Ranch has helped me in many ways, and one very important way is my schooling. Being here allowed me to stay at the school I had previously attended and graduate
I first would like to thank God for allowing me to be a product of such a wonderful organization like the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. I’ve been a resident at Herrington Homestead for five years, and it has truly been my biggest blessing. I remember 13-year-old me just as broken, lost, and scared as she
As a symbol of recognition for making great strides in a challenging time, the staff of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes nominate a resident from each of their campuses. These young people have overcome their personal battles and even developed into being role models for others. The staff members note that being selected as “Youth of
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I have been a part of the Boys Ranch for nine years now. I was just a fourteen-year-old boy facing several challenges in life. My first night there, I remember just lying in bed thinking about where my life was headed and the hardships I had been through and what was ahead of me. I
Shylah will attend Wingate University in North Carolina this fall to major in forensic psychology.