THE BAIR FOUNDATION
CLASS OF
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Congrats from Dr. Sue Miklos
GRADUATION NEWSLETTER
Amira graduated from North Charleston High School in North Charleston, South Carolina where she participated in the Divas Trading Membership Program, was a cheerleader, awarded varsity letter and CHAMP (Coaches for Character) Award. She received a Certificate of Achievement for maintaining an A-average in Law Enforcement class. She plans to attend South Carolina State University and join the US Air Force Reserves while attending college. Amira’s foster parent is Corona Calvary from Bair’s Charleston office.
As I look at each graduate and their hopes for the future, I am overwhelmed with happiness when I think of how far they have come with their academic success and in their personal lives. The future is already looking brighter for our graduates.
Amira Canty
Naphelli graduated from Eastern York High School in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. She was accepted into Millersville University where she plans to major in Biochemistry and become a Forensic Pathologist. Naphelli’s foster parent is Kathie Suter from Bair’s York office.
Naphelli Stormm Paola graduated from Gadsden High School in Anthony, New Mexico where she participated in the LGBT Club. She plans to attend DoÑa Ana Community College for a degree in Business Management and New Mexico State University for Fashion Design. Paola plans to enlist in the US Army Reserves while attending college. Paola’s foster parents are Martha and Refugio Sanchez from Bair’s Las Cruces office.
Children in foster care are in the high risk category for dropping out of school. The abuse, neglect and separation has such an impact on our youth. Bair has been an integral support system through our foster families and case workers who pray for their success in every area. Many of our foster care families continue to support our graduates while they age out of the foster care system and begin to navigate into their adult life, giving them a support system like no other. That is what makes Bair stand out because we stand beside our kids. The milestones that youth in foster care meet and exceed require more work and tenacity as well as a lot of encouragement and love from their families. Blessings on the class of 2023!
Paola Avila
Executive Director