More Blog Posts

09

May

If These Walls Could Talk

After 31 years, 48 houseparents, and 187 residents, what kind of things do you think the walls of Maple House would share if you asked them?

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08

May

Iron Sharpens Iron

The Gateway Woods School is offering an opportunity for education majors to refine their skills, gain practical classroom experience.

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08

May

The Option to Choose

I can’t even begin to fathom what my life would be like had I not been adopted.

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02

May

Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

I love that I get to walk alongside foster parents who walk by faith and not by sight.

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02

May

Bailey's Song

She was shy, she wouldn’t talk much, she was malnourished. And now just look at her.

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20

Apr

Journey's Story

​I remember walking into one of my foster family’s homes on a cold February day to meet my newest little foster child placement.

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06

Apr

Showing Up

It isn’t a matter of feeling qualified or feeling like you can make a difference.

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20

Mar

Remembering Mike

Flashback to the summer of 2016: my second summer at Gateway Woods – this time as the Top Quality Coordinator.

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06

Mar

The Phone Call

"Gateway is truly unique." At Gateway relationships are important. At my last place I can't say that I developed any relationships.

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21

Feb

Your Wakeup Call

As houseparents, we work with kids from all walks of life. Some kids are motivated and thrive, while others need a bit of a wake-up call.

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