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Hello! If you have landed on this page, it most likely means that you need help. Although we do help people overcome addictions, we do not believe in perpetual recovery at Finding the Family. We believe that you can be completely free from your past and live a life that you may not have ever thought was achievable. You can truly understand your value and live life from a position of victory!

Because this runs deeper than simply recovering from your past choices – we are passionate about our approach. We also have some guidelines and zero tolerance policies that are designed to help you achieve total freedom. The change happens on the inside as you surrender to Christ, but there are outward changes in which we get the privilege of agreeing with God.

We are going to list some specifics here so that you can know if you will agree with us on a committed journey at Finding the Family or perhaps confirm that this is not the place for you to apply.

Our Specific: 

  • This is a year-long program designed to help parents and their children heal from the consequences of addictions.
  • Submission to all state and judicial authorities (DFS, Juvenile Officers, Pos, etc.) is mandatory.
  • Participants must leave all belongings (except for clothing and hygiene items) and be willing to move into a furnished on-site home for one year.
  • We attend James River Church with the goal of integrating participants into ministry and service.
  • Assistance is provided in finding and maintaining jobs; however, the program is not equipped to help those unable to work daily.
  • Financial monitoring, budget setting, and post-graduation maintenance education are integral components.
  • The first 2 months involve attending daily classes on Understanding God, Understanding Addiction, Finances, Relationships, and Healthy Parenting. Subsequently, a job is obtained, and participants balance ministry, church, and work schedules before children join for the remaining program duration at Finding the Family.
  • Parenting support is crucial; participants must have their children on-site after the initial three months, with assistance from DFS case management.
  • The program primarily works with younger families, as it is not designed to address the needs of teens.
  • For couples, marriage is a requirement (one man – one woman).
  • Single participants must refrain from external relationships.
  • The program does not minister to individuals charged with sexual crimes.
  • Enforces a zero-tolerance policy, prohibiting prescribed medications (unless life-sustaining), nicotine, and alcohol.
  • Mandatory submission to random drug, nicotine, and alcohol testing.

 

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If you have read the material/requirements above and feel it is not a fit for you in this chapter of life, we have listed our top pick recovery centers for you.

 

For individuals:
– Victory Mission (Springfield): (417)-864-2200
– Freeway Ministries (multi-state locations) (417)-616-1941
– Watered Gardens (Joplin) (417)- 623-6030
For families:
– God’s Resort (Joplin) (417)-553-4080

 

If you would like to continue with the application process, please fill out the application form below!