{"id":36026,"date":"2015-01-12T23:23:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T23:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caseyfamilyv2.wpengine.com\/?p=36026"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:29:08","slug":"ceca-family-alumni-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/es\/ceca-family-alumni-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Casey Excellence for Children Awards Family and Alumni Honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fresh-image overflow-x-hidden wp-block-fresh-image\">\n            <div class=\"fresh-image__align flex justify-center\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CECA-online-header-prpl-scaled.png\" class=\"fresh-image__img h-auto w-full object-cover\" alt=\"Casey Excellence for Children Awards\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CECA-online-header-prpl-scaled.png 3600w, 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CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/?p=32734\"> AWARDS HOME PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ceca-top-fa\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"image-grid backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block back-warm-ceramic margin-bottom padding-top padding-bottom wp-block-image-grid content-section light overflow-x-hidden\">\n <div class=\"overflow-x-hidden\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5 text-center\">\n <h2>Meet the 2015 Family and Alumni Honorees<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-salt-box mb-9 inline-block w-full sm:max-w-[600px] lg:w-[830px]\"><p>These awards recognize those foster care alumni, birth parents, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare.<\/p>\n<p>Select the photo below to read more about this year&#8217;s honorees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <ul class=\"list-none mx-auto grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-x-0 gap-y-[32px] md:gap-x-[64px] md:gap-y-[32px] lg:gap-x-[32px] xl:gap-x-[64px] lg:gap-y-[64px] xl:gap-y-[84px] xl:gap-y-[96px]\">\n  <li class=\"text-center hidden md:block\">\n <a  href=\"#birth-mother\"  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2015-Sandra-Killett.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\">Sandra Killett<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li class=\"text-center hidden md:block\">\n <a  href=\"#birth-father\"  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2015-Timothy-Phipps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\">Timothy Phipps<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li class=\"text-center hidden md:block\">\n <a  href=\"#foster-adoptive-parent\"  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2015-Jerry-and-Sally-Ellis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\">Jerry and Sally Ellis<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li class=\"text-center hidden md:block\">\n <a  href=\"#kinship\"  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2015-Bobby-and-Teresa-Coleman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\">Bobby and Teresa Coleman<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <li class=\"text-center hidden md:block\">\n <a  href=\"#alumni\"  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casey.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2015-Lamar-Graham.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\">Lamar Graham<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n   <li class=\"text-center md:hidden\">\n <a  target=\"\" class=\"bg-ceramic card stealthy\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"mx-auto my-[35px] lg:my-[25px] xl:my-[50px] w-full object-cover\" \/>\n <div class=\"label !text-md -mt-2 pt-0 pb-7 px-8 md:px-6 lg:px-7 text-black\"><\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <br\/>\n <br\/>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"birth-mother\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top padding-top\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n  <div class=\"preheader\"><span>2015 Birth Mother Honoree<\/span><\/div>\n \n   <h2>Sandra Killett<\/h2>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><div id=\"6806a1ee792a6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ed7909d\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792ac\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a6\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792b0\" class=\"component page-object ceros-text-editor text-plus is-rendering-placeholders text-plus-loading-finished-6806a1ee792b0\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792ac,6806a1ee792ac\">\n<div class=\"ceros-text-editor\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c221d;\"><strong>NEW YORK, NEW YORK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sandra Killett, executive director of the Child Welfare Organizing Project, is a tireless champion for New York City families in the child welfare system. A single mother of two boys, her older son was placed in foster care nearly a decade ago due to aggressive behavior problems. Through her strong advocacy, her son was able to successfully reunite with the family and the two have a close relationship. Ms. Killett has educated parents about their rights and reunification processes, and worked to reform child welfare policies through years of advocacy. In addition to her service on numerous boards and committees, Ms. Killett is an engaging public speaker who promotes the value of parent voices in shaping programs and policies that improve outcomes for families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-video is-style-simple wp-block-featured-video\">\n  <div class=\"my-[100px] text-revolver\">\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n      \n      <div class=\"embed\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A tireless champion for families in the child welfare system\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/YmMgDM9gaOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#ceca-top-fa\"><strong>BACK TO TOP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"qff_disclaimer align wp-block-disclaimer content-section\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-0 md:px-5\">\n <div class=\"qff_disclaimer__wrapper text-salt-box text-xs font-sofiapro border-t-2 border-spring-wood\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"birth-father\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top padding-top\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n  <div class=\"preheader\"><span>2015 Birth Father Honoree<\/span><\/div>\n \n   <h2>Timothy Phipps<\/h2>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><div id=\"6806a1ee792a6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ed7909d\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792bb\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a6\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792bf\" class=\"component page-object ceros-text-editor text-plus is-rendering-placeholders text-plus-loading-finished-6806a1ee792bf\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792bb,6806a1ee792bb\">\n<div class=\"ceros-text-editor\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c221d;\"><strong>PORTLAND, OREGON<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Timothy Phipps is a single father and advocate from Portland, Oregon, who successfully turned around his alcohol and drug addiction and domestic violence issues to provide a safe and healthy environment for his 12 year-old daughter. After his experience in a parent support group and numerous classes in parenting, anger management and healthy relationships, Mr. Phipps became a parent mentor with Morrison Child and Family Services. He facilitates a support group to help fathers regain custody of their children, if possible, or rebuild healthy, consistent relationships with them. \u00a0A founding member of the Fathers Advisory Board in Multnomah County, he is also on a subcommittee working to develop a statewide parent leadership team for Oregon\u2019s child welfare system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-video is-style-simple wp-block-featured-video\">\n  <div class=\"my-[100px] text-revolver\">\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n      \n      <div class=\"embed\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oregon dad mentors fathers like himself\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QVqkuhSrC3A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#ceca-top-fa\"><strong>BACK TO TOP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"qff_disclaimer align wp-block-disclaimer content-section\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-0 md:px-5\">\n <div class=\"qff_disclaimer__wrapper text-salt-box text-xs font-sofiapro border-t-2 border-spring-wood\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"foster-adoptive-parent\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top padding-top\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n  <div class=\"preheader\"><span>2015 Foster\/Adoptive Parents Honoree<\/span><\/div>\n \n   <h2>Jerry and Sally Ellis<\/h2>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><div id=\"6806a1ee792a6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ed7909d\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792b6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a6\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792ba\" class=\"component page-object ceros-text-editor text-plus is-rendering-placeholders text-plus-loading-finished-6806a1ee792ba\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792b6,6806a1ee792b6\">\n<div class=\"ceros-text-editor\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c221d;\"><strong>NAMPA, IDAHO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jerry and Sally Ellis have been foster parents for 21 years, helping to raise 20 children in addition to their own children. The Ellis\u2019 heartfelt and enduring commitment has led to many successful outcomes for youth in their home and they work hard to facilitate contact between youth, birth family and siblings. For the past two years, the Ellis family has made their home available for weekly sibling visits between five siblings who were not able to be placed together. They have also provided short-term and respite care to countless youth over the past two decades. Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis offer guidance to a wide range of foster parents, contribute to a statewide Foster Parent Conference and participate in training and educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-video is-style-simple wp-block-featured-video\">\n  <div class=\"my-[100px] text-revolver\">\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n      \n      <div class=\"embed\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Idaho couple share heartfelt commitment as foster parents\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aRangKmElhs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#ceca-top-fa\"><strong>BACK TO TOP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"qff_disclaimer align wp-block-disclaimer content-section\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-0 md:px-5\">\n <div class=\"qff_disclaimer__wrapper text-salt-box text-xs font-sofiapro border-t-2 border-spring-wood\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"kinship\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top padding-top\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n  <div class=\"preheader\"><span>2015 Kinship Caregivers Honoree<\/span><\/div>\n \n   <h2>Bobby and Teresa Coleman<\/h2>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><div id=\"6806a1ee792a6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ed7909d\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792a7\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a6\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792ab\" class=\"component page-object ceros-text-editor text-plus is-rendering-placeholders text-plus-loading-finished-6806a1ee792ab\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a7,6806a1ee792a7\">\n<div class=\"ceros-text-editor\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c221d;\"><strong>PHOENIX, ARIZONA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bobby and Teresa opened their home to Bobby\u2019s 15-year-old, second cousin in 2013, adding to their three own children, including one with special needs. The Colemans welcomed and encouraged a relationship and communication with their foster son\u2019s family. After his biological parents decided the Colemans would better meet his needs, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman became the boy\u2019s guardians. They further welcomed his younger brother into their home as a family member. Viewed as role models by other foster parents, the Colemans are excellent advocates and always seek additional opportunities for growth and life lessons for the youth in their care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-video is-style-simple wp-block-featured-video\">\n  <div class=\"my-[100px] text-revolver\">\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n      \n      <div class=\"embed\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"For Arizona couple, kin really means family\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4LianoctKok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top margin-bottom\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n \n \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#ceca-top-fa\"><strong>BACK TO TOP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <!-- conversly to above, we need to not show the CTA here if it's the Head Section style -->\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"qff_disclaimer align wp-block-disclaimer content-section\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-0 md:px-5\">\n <div class=\"qff_disclaimer__wrapper text-salt-box text-xs font-sofiapro border-t-2 border-spring-wood\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"alumni\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"content-section light fresh-text single wp-block-fresh-text backgrounds-and-margins-aware-block margin-top padding-top\">\n <div class=\"container mx-auto px-5\">\n\n  <div class=\"preheader\"><span>2015 Alumni Honoree<\/span><\/div>\n \n   <h2>Lamar Graham<\/h2>\n  \n <!-- The CTA is moved up next to the title when in the Head Section style -->\n \n  <div class=\"callout\"><div id=\"6806a1ee792a6\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ed7909d\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792b1\" class=\"component page-object group\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792a6\">\n<div id=\"6806a1ee792b5\" class=\"component page-object ceros-text-editor text-plus is-rendering-placeholders text-plus-loading-finished-6806a1ee792b5\" data-container-id=\"6806a1ee792b1,6806a1ee792b1\">\n<div class=\"ceros-text-editor\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c221d;\"><strong>COLUMBUS, OHIO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>An alumnus of foster care, Lamar Graham is director of the Heart to Heart Food Pantry for First Community Church. There, he has greatly increased volunteers at the food pantry as well as local business donations. In addition, he has created a welcoming atmosphere \u2013 with music, recipes and cooking demonstrations. Mr. Graham has also worked on initiatives to support foster youth in higher education and is a highly regarded and inspiring foster alumni trainer for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program. In his spare time, Mr. Graham works at a recreation center, organizing basketball and volleyball and movie nights for local youth. 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