Overview

• Elijah Goldman, 17, was left in Jamaica by his adoptive parents after his boarding school was closed due to abuse allegations.
• Paris Hilton, an advocate against abusive child welfare programs, has been vocal in her support for Elijah, urging local resources to help him.
• Elijah endured severe abuse at the Atlantic Leadership Academy, including beatings and waterboarding, before the school was shut down in March.
• After months in Jamaican group homes, Elijah was flown back to the U.S. but faced uncertainty about his living situation.
• A foster parent in Traverse City has stepped forward to take Elijah in, and his adoptive parents did not object to the arrangement.