Silcock Family

Silcock Family

The Silcock Family is a family from Huntington Beach, California consisting of numerous amounts of adopted disabled boys. As of March 2008, the Silcock Family has 43 adopted sons. [ [http://www.AllOurBoys.com The Silcock Family] . AllOurBoys.com.]

The family is best known for being featured in an episode of the former FOX reality television series "Nanny 911". Because the family was so big, all three nannies were summoned to visit the family.

Biography

A diving accident in 1987 resulted in the father, Jim Silcock, becoming a quadriplegic with little mobility. His wife, Ann, had been involved in foster parenting since she was 19 years old. The couple first encountered each other over the Internet. They met for the first time in January 1998 and then married four months later. [http://www.usatoday.com/life/2003-11-25-silcock-boys_x.htm 25 adopted boys find a home in one house] . USA Today.]

The parents own a small business called "First Step Supported Living" which assists disabled persons to live in home more dependently. Along with financial aid given to some of their boys and donations from the community, this is how the family is able to financially support themselves.

The Silcocks work to adopt disabled boys who are slightly older and are of a different ethnicity. They feel that these types of children are the most overlooked amongst adoption agencies and as such have the most trouble getting adopted elsewhere.

The Boys

Barry's Death

On Sunday, September 19th, 2004, at 2:45 am, Barry Dale Silcock passed away. He had been in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for 120 days, healing from a surgical wound. He was actually scheduled to be discharged that very day. At 2:15 am, he experienced difficulty breathing. Barry's nurse tried to give him oxygen at an extensive effort, but none prevailed. Barry passed away at 2:45. His memorial service was held on Monday, September 27th at 11:00 am at Saddleback Community Church.

References

External links

* [http://www.AllOurBoys.com Silcock Family website]


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