A loving, safe haven for displaced children
We provide congregate care using the house parent model, allowing displaced children to truly feel part of a family.
Our Mission
Foster children are much more likely to succeed in family-like settings. While group care is a necessary transitory service for many displaced youth, the absence of family structure often perpetuates trauma and other underlying issues before transition is possible. We believe that every child, especially those in group care, deserve to benefit from a safe, loving, family structure.
What we offer
To Children:
parents, not supervisors
No rotating door of supervisors. We provide a stable, family environment just like a foster home, with the training and expertise of a group care provider.
room to breathe
To maintain a close-knit, family feel, we only accept up to 5 children per home (ages 6-12). Each child is able to personalize his or her space.
Tutoring & life skills training
Children receive daily tutoring, as well as life skills training such as cooking, chores, tracking allowance expenditures, and others.
BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAYS, & ACTIVITIES
Personalized birthdays, holidays, and family vacations. Children also participate in community events, weekly recreational activities, and monthly outings that reflect children’s interest.
To House Parents:
A CHANCE TO HAVE REAL, lasting IMPACT
As a house parent, the impact you can have on the lives of children in your care is immeasurable. Many children choose to refer to you as “mom” and “dad”.
generous compensation & stipends
In addition to competitive compensation, Haven Family Homes offers living stipends for house parents, including:
rent paid for in a spacious, well-kept home
food expenses
family outings/activities/holidays
subsidized fuel expenses
respite & Activities
We foot the bill for extra-curricular programs. In addition, we provide weekly respite and vacation time for house parents.
House parents also benefit from free participation in all approved activities, outings, and vacations with children.
Interested in joining the Haven Family Team?
Click below to learn more about our current employment and volunteer opportunities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What ages are the kids in your homes? Is it co-ed?
A: The ages of kids in our homes range from 6-14. We have one home that is co-ed and the others are girls only.
Q: Do you specialize in any specific demographic?
A: We specialize in sibling groups, although this is not a requirement for placement.
Q: Who can be a house parent?
A: For our model, we prefer a married husband and wife that meet all the listed qualifications.
Q: What is the difference between house parents/foster parents?
A: House parents are hired by our agency; they do not need a license through DCS. House parents receive training, respite, and compensation through the agency.
Q: How are house parents compensated?
A: House parents receive monthly compensation according to the number of beds filled, in addition to having rent, food, and other expenses paid for.
Q: What does the house-parent commitment look like?
A: We ask that house parents commit to 1 year. However, no formal contract is required and exceptions can be made.
Have any other questions?
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