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"Houseparenting"
08
Mar
Heaven Awaits
Mar 08, 2019
I’ve been an aunt since I was 12, so I love having houseparent kids stop in my office.
20
Feb
Spreading Good News
Feb 20, 2019
For the third night in a row, Kristi found herself sitting in the hallway of the boys’ wing at Cypress House, reading a children’s book...
20
Jan
To Everything There is a Season
Jan 20, 2019
Change is hard. Yet, life is full of change. Even the most “stable” of seasons in our lives can be full of change.
10
Jan
Story Time with Kristi
Jan 10, 2019
For the third night in a row, Kristi found herself sitting in the hallway of the boys’ wing at Cypress House, reading a children’s book...
27
Nov
We Don't Have Answers
Nov 27, 2018
It’s difficult to put into words what houseparent life is like at Gateway Woods.
09
May
If These Walls Could Talk
May 09, 2018
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?
06
Mar
The Phone Call
Mar 06, 2018
"Gateway is truly unique." At Gateway relationships are important. At my last place I can't say that I developed any relationships.
21
Feb
Your Wakeup Call
Feb 21, 2018
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.