As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. As we enter the second month of 2026, we are excited to take another step forward with the launch of the very first Murphey School Newsletter - "Murphey Monthly".

Over the past year, our community has grown in both size and impact. This growth has highlighted the importance of staying connected, aligned, and informed as we celebrate successes and work through challenges together.

This newsletter reflects the strength of our broader community—community partners, neighbors, friends, business owners, and donors—who share a commitment to ensuring every child has a safe place to land and the support they need to succeed.

We know that your time, trust, and resources play a critical role in shaping brighter outcomes for the next generation, and we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership.

Your support is vital in allowing The Murphey School to continue providing high quality care and experiences to the children we serve. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two (2) new residences to our Independent Living Program. This expansion increases our total capacity to 21 beds, allowing us to provide even more young adults with the safe housing and life-skills coaching they need to transition successfully into adulthood. This growth is a direct result of our community partners commitment to ensuring no youth in our care has to navigate the path to independence alone.

MILESTONES TO INDEPENDENCE

• Youth obtaining their driver's license has increased in the past 4yrs. With the help of driving practice offered by Murphey school caseworkers and vehicle provided by Murphey school. 

• 4 young adults received vehicles through Ms. Dougherty Pilot program this past year(HP, RG, NJ, & CH).

• An additional vehicle has been donated and will make a direct impact by being awarded to one youth aging out of foster care, helping them move forward with greater independence and opportunity. 

PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS & SHARED MISSIONS

This section is where our community can share why they partner with Murphey School. 

Interested in sharing your "WHY" and being featured here?  Contact us with your statement.

After many years of dedicated service, our Family Reunification Specialist, Mr. Ed Cregar, has retired. We are deeply grateful for his commitment to supporting children and their families through the reunification process and wish him the very best in his next chapter.

At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Ms. Lenae Powell as our new Family Reunification Specialist. She brings a commitment to family engagement, child safety, and permanency. We look forward to the continued work of supporting families through this next chapter. 

Communities can make a lasting difference by offering stable relationships, career exposure, mentorships, and opportunities that help young people transition into adulthood with confidence.