Creation Date: 02/02/2024

Location of Service: 62864-6735

Program Details

Jayce Sampson became a participant in the YouthBuild of South-Central Illinois program on March 6, 2023. Jayce voiced in his interview with staff that he had endured abusive treatment under the care of his adoptive parents, which caused him to get a court case because he broke into their shop. In Jayce’s case, this all changed for him after he started accomplishing the goals he established at the beginning of the program. Jayce struggled with attendance until one day, Jayce had to go to court. The judge told Jayce to prove him wrong, not to follow his in-dad’s footprints, and end up in jail. After that court appearance, Jayce did a complete 360-degree turn. Jayce was one of the first participants in his Cohort to obtain his State of Illinois High School diploma. His girlfriend gave birth to their baby girl on the same day he took his last test. He immediately started working with the Job Developer in applying for jobs. Jayce got hired at Casey’s General Store. Even though Jayce had this job, he continued to apply for better-paying jobs. He got a job at North American Lighting (NAL), a car part manufacturing company. Jayce has restored his relationship with his adoptive parents. They have let Jayce and his family move in with them and are helping them get on their feet.