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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1977
Page
4
The passage describes Jeff, Scott, and Lisa, youths in foster care without stable roots. They have cycled through at least 14 foster homes, shelters, and detention centers, with guardians requesting anonymity due to their minor status and public school ties. They recently began talking.
Jeff and Scott, now 13 and 14, describe years in foster care before Sunshine Acres Children's Home became their steady refuge. They recount fights, neglect and moving between shelters, foster families, and endings with little memory of their father or a mother. The home, run by Carol Whitworth, aims to heal long‑standing trauma while keeping the two brothers together.
The Sunshine Acres Children's Home founded 22 years ago by Rev. James Dingman and his wife serves youths without homes in Mesa. Foster placements come through private means and the Juvenile Court, with funding from United Way and private donations. The 54 capacity facility offers swimming, recreation, and a Christian environment, serving ages 6 to 19 and emphasizing stable care amid frequent foster system changes.
Lisa, a 17 year old honor student with sunlit hair and lucid blue eyes, faces a life shaped by frequent foster care, detentions, and a police record as she pursues nursing and scholarships to Arizona State University. She describes escaping home through school while grappling with trust, abuse, and ongoing psychiatric support.
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