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Houseparent

Houseparent at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

Looking for a job that makes a difference?
Houseparent couples at Goshen change the world for vulnerable youth.

Become a Houseparent

The more we do for them while they are in foster care, the more we can change 3 staggering statistics

5X

Former foster youth are 5X more likely to develop PTSD

25%

Of former foster youth will experience homelessness within 4 years

7X

Former foster youth are 7X more likely to develop a drug dependency

Become a houseparent!

The Goshen Houseparent program is a live-in position for mission-minded couples. Each Houseparent couple lives in a house with 7 young men in foster care ages 12-18.

Houseparent couples work a 3 week on, 1 week off rotation, receive a full-time salary with paid health benefits, and receive paid housing.

You have what it takes to change their world forever!

We don’t expect you to come in as a childcare expert. If both of you are energetic, mature in your faith, and have a solid relationship with your spouse, we will equip you with the rest.

Want to learn more about how you would be equipped to change the world for vulnerable youth? Download our full Houseparent Guide!

Download the houseparent guide

Become a houseparent!

The Goshen Houseparent program is a live-in position for mission-minded couples. Each Houseparent couple lives in a house with 7 young men in foster care ages 12-18.

Houseparent couples work a 3 week on, 1 week off rotation, receive a full-time salary with paid health benefits, and receive paid housing.

You have what it takes to change their world forever!

We don’t expect you to come in as a childcare expert. If both of you are energetic, mature in your faith, and have a solid relationship with your spouse, we will equip you with the rest.

Want to learn more about how you would be equipped to change the world for vulnerable youth? Download our full Houseparent Guide!

Download the houseparent guide

Our goal is for every young man to know the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, located on 160 acres in northern Cherokee County, is home to 40 young men in foster care ages 12-18. All boys participate in therapeutic counseling, public school education, and our comprehensive recreation program, all while living in a unique, family-based home.

Since 1999, Goshen Valley has Celebrated:

Foster youth served in our residential programs
High-school graduates
Adoptions
You entering the US Military

Ways to get involved

Become a houseparent

Live in a house on our campus and help seven youth boys in everyday life.

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Download our houseparent guide

This guide is a great first step. Learn what it is like to be a houseparent today.

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Support with a donation

Give financially to support the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch initiative.

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You could call this place home for the next 2+ years!

Check out the virtual tour of Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. Located on a 300 acre former horse farm, you would have access to all of the beauty and features of The Ranch while you change the world for the boys in your home.

Are you a married couple who wants to make a difference in the lives of our youth?

Becoming a houseparent is one of the most rewarding jobs in Georgia! Download the houseparent guide to find out more.

Download the Houseparent Guide

Houseparent Spotlight

House parents

Gwen and WIllie have been houseparents with Goshen for a while. They are houseparents for 7 boys ages 12-18 and live in one of the houses on our beautiful Ranch. We are so grateful for their service. Read more about them & their story here!

WHY DID YOU BECOME A HOUSEPARENT? Collapse

We saw a need and a door opened that allowed us to do what had been in our heart all along. We love working with disadvantaged young people.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF HOUSEPARENTING? Expand

Seeing the child transform while here. There is a gap in preparing kids for the world. We get to fill that gap with kindness, grace, mercy, structure and understanding.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF HOUSEPARENTING? Expand

Finding a balance between your family and the boys. You have to keep your marriage and your relationships with your biological family healthy while also being very invested in the boys.

WHAT WAS THE MOST UNEXPECTED OR SURPRISING? Expand

Willie: I immediately LOVED houseparenting. I was in 7th heaven. I invested all my time in the boys and loved every minute of it. However, I soon realized that I got on the roller coaster, but forgot my partner. She was trying to find her place in the house with the boys and I was telling her to come over instead of taking her hand, supporting her, and leading her there.

Gwen: The depth of relationships we have with kids. We have made life long connections with children we worked with 15 years ago.

 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE CONSIDERING HOUSEPARENTING AT GOSHEN? Expand

You must BOTH desire to do this work. It is not babysitting. You will be challenged and stressed beyond what you can imagine, but the joy of the Lord can be your strength. It is a labor, but if you know WHO is driving you, You can be used by God and find such purpose in the work.

Do you feel inspired to make a difference, ensuring these vulnerable youth don’t become just another statistic?

Become a Houseparent

A day in the life of a houseparent

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Houseparent duties

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Download our full houseparent guide

Meet some of our houseparents

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The Walkers

A family of 4

The Kahkonens

2 houseparents

The Fishburns

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Goshen Valley Boys Ranch
387 Goshen Church Way
Waleska, GA 30183

770-796-4618

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225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 118
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