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One compelling story is that of Scott, a child who experienced multiple placements and faced the daunting prospect of aging out of foster care without stability. Scott’s experience reflects the difficulties many foster children face—being overlooked or deemed too old to be placed. Fortunately, he found refuge with the Blankenships, foster parents residing on Peppers Ranch since 2010. Despite arriving just shy of his 18th birthday, Scott was given a second chance. Shelly and Joe Blankenship became his advocates, ensuring he received support and love during a critical transitional period.