FCCS Celebrates Foster Youth Graduating in Class of 2024
Rylie Wilson is preparing for a big move. This Fall, her new home will be a dorm room at Bowling Green State University, and it will be the first time that she will be on her own after being in foster care. Rylie is one of 61 teens in the care of Franklin County Children Services who graduated high school or earned their GEDs this spring as members of the Class of 2024. In June, FCCS celebrated their achievements with a special graduation party bringing together friends, families, volunteers, mentor, and caseworkers. “This event is always a highlight of my year because the stories of success we will hear tonight are what fuel the work of Franklin County Children Services year-round. And in each of these young people, I hear and see stories of success that are filled with achievement over adversity,” said Chip Spinning, FCCS Executive Director. Change and adversity has been frequent for 17-year-old Rylie, who entered foster care when she was 14. Overcoming childhood tra...