Finding the Family

We are dedicated to teaching—those who are willing and ready for change—strategy for working toward attainable goals to build a better future for themselves and their family.

Located on beautiful land in Rogersville, Missouri – our program is set up for a minimal commitment of one year or longer depending on the growth and need of the family. Each family will reside in a fully-furnished, 2 or 3 bedroom home where they will start a firm foundation to build their new life. The goal for the family includes reunification for children in the custody of the State and for those who are not working with DFS, there will still be a 3 month strength building period before the children are able to join the parents.

In addition to their physical needs, they will begin learning to take care of their spiritual needs. Each family will attend parenting and marriage classes, attend Living Free recovery program at the church the staff attends, as well as regularly attending church on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Single parents, the marriage classes will be substituted with curriculum suited to the needs of that person concerning communication skills needed for ANY relationship, and especially a future marriage relationship.

While they attend church, they will develop new relationships with others in the body of Christ. They will be required to find a “Life Group” and begin practicing right relationships. When there is some strength gained, they will start serving in the church. This creates a solid concept of “giving” instead of “taking”.

On the path of restoring their lives, they will also learn practical tools to live healthy, fruitful lives. They will be required to obtain a job, learn to budget, pay back delinquent debts as well as saving money for the day of graduating into a new life of freedom.

At Finding the Family, they will have daily chores, learn to complete tasks, and set goals for their future. We will teach them how to properly care for their home as they clean and maintain their home. Chores around Finding the Family will include, feeding the farm animals, yard work, and cutting, stacking, and hauling wood. Other projects may even include construction and landscaping, etc.

Each family will be mentored on a one-on-one, side-by-side, daily basis as they work through issues that surface. We will expect disruption and growth through this process. Professional counseling will be pursued and available only when staff feels it is necessary.

At the end of a year, Finding the Family will walk through the process of helping each family find a home to rent off-site and help them transition into a new life of freedom.