We have immediate openings for one set of houseparents and for a social worker. Please see details below and contact us if you are both qualified and interested. Houseparents Qualifications for Houseparents: Seeking a married couple with a commitment to caring for teenage boys with the motivation to meet the physical, spiritual and emotional needs […]
BACKPACK BLESSINGS, by Beth Storms, AGAPE Backpack Coordinator
As I go to the websites of our Network 1:27 agencies I often read ideas and materials that I think might be helpful to other agencies. This is one such article from Agape of North Carolina. Sally Shank Since January 2018, AGAPE Volunteers have delivered 100 “first-night in foster care” Backpacks to Dept. of Social […]
Foster’s Home for Children in Stephenville
Christian couple to be full time caregivers Foster’s Home for Children in Stephenville, Texas, is looking for a Christian couple to be full time caregivers. Foster’s Home employs both husband and wife to minister to hurting children using the Sanctuary Model of Trauma Informed Care. Salary based on experience; competitive benefits package; excellent support team. […]
HOUSEPARENTS / RELIEF HOUSEPARENTS
Applicants preferably have had some experience in rearing children, enjoy being involved in church activities, special activities and traveling. Applicants should be well organized and flexible, even tempered, not likely to anger easily. Able to discipline without corporal punishment with the ability to treat these children as their own. For those interested in doing mission […]
Nehemiah’s Baptism
This is the story of Nehemiah’s journey to faith and acceptance of Jesus in baptism. It is written by his House Dad, Bobby Jackson in Cottage 1. Over the past few months, Nehemiah asked his house parents and Bible teachers questions about salvation. Earlier, he saw several other boys get baptized. He again told […]
Mayor Grateful to Start Family with Adoption
On May 22nd, the mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel Bowser, announced that she has adopted a newborn baby. Mayor Bowser, now 45, became the youngest person and only the second woman to serve in the position when she was elected in 2015. In a statement released today, Bowser announced that she began the adoption process […]
Jobs Available at Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch
Mentoring Specialist Job Summary: Our Mentoring Specialist model daily routines teach conflict resolution, problem solving and help develop positive social interaction. Create a home atmosphere with caring gestures, cozy atmosphere and home-style meals. Inspire residents to hope and believe they can achieve anything. Help them find success. Teach strong work ethic, value in education, good […]
Preventing Sexual Abuse in the Church
Use the Six-Month Rule – Don’t give any volunteer worker the opportunity to be involved in nursery, children’s or youth work until he or she has been associated with your church for at least six months. Screen All Workers – Investigate prior church membership and volunteer work. Check references. Develop an application form and have […]
Types of Adoptions
This information came from Agape of North Alabama’s website The “right” adoption for you. Adoptive parents may choose from two main types of adoptions in the United States – domestic adoption and international adoption. The following describes each and explains their differences. Domestic adoption describes an adoption that involves adoptive parents and a child who […]
Mt. Dora Children’s Home
More upgrades coming this summer to single-parent housing A new member of the Single-Parent Program, Ashlee Gainey, and her daughter, Iris, recently moved into the first house on campus used by the Single-Parent Program to undergo renovation. Ashlee and Iris moved here this spring from Sarasota, after learning about the Single-Parent Program at their church. […]