Meet Amaia
For years she dreamed of playing on a competitive soccer team, however, it was difficult to find the resources to make that dream come true.
For years she dreamed of playing on a competitive soccer team, however, it was difficult to find the resources to make that dream come true.
Theo (12) and Remi (11) entered care in 2018 due to abuse and neglect. They were separated and had limited opportunity to see each other until July 2021, when they started attending Camp Connect events. Their recent trip to Universal Studios was an extra special one, as it fell just a week before Theo’s birthday.
Theo (12) and Remi (11) entered care in 2018 due to abuse and neglect. They were separated and had limited opportunity to see each other until July 2021, when they started attending Camp Connect events. Their recent trip to Universal Studios was an extra special one, as it fell just a week before Theo’s birthday.
Zuri (8) arrived at the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center at age 3 due to neglect and abuse and was eventually placed with a caregiver.
Kiana (2) entered care when she was only four days old. She was removed from her home when drug abuse and neglect from her parents made it unsafe for her to remain there.
They currently live apart in four different homes. They entered care when abuse and neglect made it unsafe to remain at home. The boys have been attending Camp Connect events since December 2020.
Twins, Ellie (15), Logan (15), and their little brother, Oliver (11) entered care together in 2017. Due to neglect, it was unsafe for them to remain at home. All three live apart in different placements. Not long after they entered care, they joined Camp Connect so that they would have regular chances to see each other and spend quality time together.
Nadia entered care when she was 9 years old due to severe neglect. She is now 17 years old, and like many teenage girls, she likes to go shopping and buy new clothes. Instead of asking for new clothes, or the newest gadget, Nadia requested items to better prepare for her future.
Vanessa was 8 years old when she and her brother entered foster care. Both experienced physical abuse and emotional neglect. They were separated immediately, only getting the chance to see each other monthly through Camp Connect.
Trent (3) entered care the day he was born due to being exposed to drugs prenatally. Trent had developmental and behavioral health needs, but was connected to vital resources to get him on track.