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News

The latest stories from Hoyleton.

Hoyleton Partners with SIUE CODES Scholars to Strengthen Community Connections

DATE: September 3, 2026
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is excited to begin a new partnership with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) program, connecting first-year college students with meaningful, community-based projects that have the potential to strengthen the work we do with children, families and communities across the region. CODES Scholars are students who […]
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Finding Faith through Fear

DATE: February 18, 2026
Lorinda Macon entered the foster care system at 8-years-old. Today she is a strong confident mother of two who has written books to share what she has learned from her journey and her faith. Lorinda, like many children, ended up in foster care because her mother was battling substance abuse issues and could no longer […]
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Schippel House Says Goodbye To First Ever Client

DATE: February 18, 2026
Schippel House opened 8 years ago in November and they are marking the anniversary in a very bittersweet way, saying good-bye to their very first client. Mike arrived at Schippel House on November 9, 2015, when he was 13 years old. Eight years later he left Schippel House, a grown and much more capable man. […]
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A Name That Honors Hope: A Puentes de Esperanza Success Story

DATE: February 18, 2026
At Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, the Puentes de Esperanza team dedicates itself to walking alongside Spanish-speaking immigrant families with compassion, dignity, and unwavering support. Recently, one family’s heartfelt gesture beautifully illustrated the impact of trusted relationships and culturally responsive services in our community. A Chance Reunion During a Community Workshop During a recent community […]
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Hoyleton Youth Services: An Integrated Continuum of Care for Young Adult Independence

DATE: February 18, 2026
At Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, youth succeed when care is intentional, relationship-based, developmentally focused, and competence-centered to each youth in care. Our integrated care model provides a continuum of support—from therapeutic residential care to transitional living and community-based placements—so youth can move forward with stability, skills, and confidence. As part of our strategic plan, […]
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From LifeSet to Police Officer: Fryday Catch-up

DATE: February 1, 2023
If you were part of Hoyleton in 2020 you may have met or heard a story or two about former client Fryday Nelson. This young man, and his son Zai'den, stole the hearts of many when they were special guests at our Hoyleton Honors banquet back in February of 2020. After completing the ILO program, […]
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