A Chance for A Normal Childhood
Christ’s Haven Provides A Family Model Of Care
"Christ’s Haven For Children has been walking alongside families for 70 years, showing hope for a brighter future.” — Cassie McQuitty, Christ's Haven CEO
Earlier this year, a single mom going through a rough patch had no family network or support and became homeless. She made the brave decision to place her child at Christ’s Haven while she got back on her feet.
Their life had been unpredictable with a lot of moving around. Her daughter wasn’t used to a regular bed time, school schedule or dinner routine. Slowly but surely, at Christ’s Haven those types of routines became the norm. She was able to have typical childhood experiences like classroom holiday parties, riding a bike outside, going to church and making new friends.
Once the mother had forged a more stable situation, the case managers and houseparents worked together and celebrated their reunification. Several weeks later, the mother reached out and proudly said that she has kept her daughter on a similar routine and sleep schedule, making a huge difference for them both.
This is one of many success stories that help keep the Christ’s Haven team focused on their mission. Now in its 70th year, the organization has stayed true to providing a family model of care, believing that every child deserves typical childhood experiences and nurturing caretakers in a consistent home environment.
Christ’s Haven For Children is a nonprofit organization centered around the core values of Normalcy, Dignity, and Hope. Located in the north Fort Worth/ Keller area, this voluntary placement organization provides a trauma-informed, family model of care for displaced children, teens and young adults as an option outside of traditional foster care, often when a caregiver has exhausted all efforts to care for a child.
The organization includes seven different houses spread out across 58 acres where a married couple lives taking care of around 5-8 children. Throughout the day, kids are riding their bikes, playing at the playground, and older kids are working on homework. In a word, it looks like childhood.
