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Shults-Lewis Has Urgent Job Opening

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

The Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services Board of Trustees has begun a search for a new Executive Director. We are sorry to announce Ray Crowder will be leaving us. He will continue his service to God and children in Texas. We will miss him greatly, but wish him and his work all the best. We[.....]

Delton McGuire Appointed Executive Director of Cherokee Home for Children

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Press Release: June 6, 2011 —- The board of directors of Cherokee Home for Children recently appointed Delton McGuire as Executive Director. This appointment follows Delton’s eight years at the home as chief development officer. He has spent the last twenty years in Christian education and child care. This includes development and childcare responsibilities at[.....]

Agape of Central Alabama Present Adoption and Fostering Needs

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Agape currently has 2 great needs, and we are humbly asking for you to conisder how you can help. 1) African American homes who are interested in adopting African American children – Call us at 272-9466 or e-mail info@agapeforchildren.org if you would like to discuss the possibility of opening your heart and home to a[.....]

Cory Long Appointed New Executive Director of Carpenter Place

Friday, May 27th, 2011

The Board of Trustees of Carpenter Place (formerly Maude Carpenter Children’s Home) announces the appointment of a new Executive Director, Cory Long. Mr. Long has several years’ experience in family businesses, youth ministry, and in child care at the Children’s Home of Lubbock and Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home. He has most recently been the Director[.....]

Please Pray for Those Affected by the Recent Tornadoes in Alabama

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

The following email is from Jim Wright, Executive Director of Childhaven in Cullman, Alabama. Horrible tornados came through Cullman and Alabama this past Wednesday. Fortunately, Childhaven was spared any damage or injuries. Vicki Rhode’s and my Executive Adminstrator, Rhonda Sharp, was not so fortunate, her home was 100% destroyed. She and her husband Steve were[.....]

Childplace Loses Ken Samuel, Founder and Longtime Director of Childplace

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Ken Samuel, 72, founder and longtime director of Childplace (originally known as the South-Central Christian Children’s Home) in Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away January 21, 2011 following a seven year bout with dementia. Ken was born, and spent most of his childhood and adolescence, in rural Southwest Missouri. He graduated from Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, TN, and[.....]

Response to CCFSA from Janiece Duggan

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

To all of our friends at CCFSA, It has been such a comfort during this time in our lives to have the love, concern, and prayers from so many wonderful people. Thank you for the flowers that were sent to Danny’s funeral. Our loss has been felt around the world. We pray that God’s power[.....]

Cherokee Home Mourns

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The residents and staff of Cherokee Home for Children in rural San Saba County are mourning the death of their executive director since 1998, Danny Duggan, on Tuesday. The 59 year old Duggan received a life threatening head trauma while playing a basketball game last Wednesday between the staff of Cherokee Home and a group[.....]

Please Pray for Danny Duggan, Executive Director of Cherokee Home for Children

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Please continue to pray for Danny Duggan. You can leave a message for Danny and Janiece at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dannyduggan.

Prayers for Danny Duggan, Executive Director of Cherokee Home for Children

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Danny Duggan, Director at Cherokee Home in Texas, suffered a head injury January 12, 2011, while playing basketball on campus with his kids. He is in a coma in an Austin hospital. Prayers requested for him, his wife Janiece, and their campus.