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Susie Moments

Susie Moments

When Susie came to Gateway Woods, she struggled big time in school. On the surface, she seemed unmotivated and lazy.

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If These Walls Could Talk

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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Iron Sharpens Iron

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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The Option to Choose

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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Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

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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Bailey's Song

Bailey's Song

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

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Journey's Story

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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Showing Up

Showing Up

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

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Remembering Mike

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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The Phone Call

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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