It all started with two houses and four staff...
In 1976, we opened our doors as the Apostolic Christian Children's Home (ACCH). Then in 1989, the ministry had opened up other services outside of just a home for children so a necessary move to change the name was realized. Thus, we became Gateway Woods.
We've been on the same acreage in Leo, Indiana for all of our 40+ years and continue to be blessed as we watch God grow Gateway Woods' impact in the Leo and Grabill communities, as well as the greater Fort Wayne area.
Scroll below to get a snapshot of our history.
Gateway Woods starts the Professional Foster Care Pilot Program.
Gateway Woods celebrates 45 years of service.
Gateway Woods opens WillowBridge; LARC Transitional Housing in Grabill.
GW Farms becomes an official program of Gateway Woods.
Gateway Woods updates their logo.
Gateway Woods celebrates 40 years of service.
AdoptionGateway.org, new adoption service brand.
Gateway Woods hosts first Hog & Jog.
Gateway Woods starts LARC Program.
Gateway Woods starts Gateway Farms.
Gateway Woods Adoption Program opens in Illinois.
Gateway Woods celebrates 35 years of service.
Fifth house Pine House opens.
Fourth House Cypress House opens.
Gateway Woods celebrates 30 years of service.
Gateway Woods starts Teen Mom Residential Program.
Gateway Woods opens new on-ground school.
Gateway Woods starts the Adoption Program.
Gateway Woods celebrates 25 years of service.
Gateway Woods starts the Home Based Program.
Gateway Woods starts the Education Program.
Gateway Woods celebrates 20 years of service.
Illinois Gateway Woods Family Services opens.
Gateway Woods celebrates 15 years of service.
Gateway Woods starts the Foster Care Program.
ACCH changes name to Gateway Woods.
Maple House (New House) opens.
ACCH celebrates 10 years of service.
ACCH celebrates five years of service.
ACCH starts Child & Family Counseling Program.
Gateway Woods hosts first Auction.
Hickory House (East House) opens.
Oak House (West House) opens.
ACCH starts the Residential Program.
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