Cottage homes
It Takes a Village
Our on-campus Cottage Homes meet the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of children in foster care
Sibling groups stay together
Family-like atmosphere
Dedicated Cottage Parents
A Village of hope and healing
Since 1980, we have provided family-style living homes – led by Christian couples – on a rural campus setting of 110 acres.
Children’s Village is located in the Tyler Independent School District. Our children primarily attend public school in Tyler ISD, but some have been enrolled in other nearby districts when needed.
- Two cottage homes, each able to house 6 children and 2 Cottage Parents.
- One Little Red School Building that is our on campus community center.
- Ability for sibling groups to live together.
- A large playground and ⅓ acre paved circle to ride bikes and enjoy other activities.
- Cottage Parents: Christian couples devoted to developing relationships with each child while managing a healthy home.
A wholehearted relationship
Children who have been separated from their family need a home – but they also need connection, stability, and support.
To that end, our Cottage Parents are equipped to provide a family-like atmosphere and model God’s love to children in need of hope and healing.
Children are nurtured and supported in a variety of ways:
Participation in off-campus activities
like sports, dance, gymnastics, or other extracurriculars
Social skills,
through practicing problem-solving, table manners, following instructions, and other age-appropriate skills.
Spiritual growth:
Students learn basic biblical principles, attend Sunday school, and experience relationships grounded in faith.
Academic support
Along with daily study time, our married couples frequently visit with teachers to evaluate the child’s success.
A hopeful future
After decades of serving and nurturing children who’ve experienced the most tragic childhood trauma, we’ve seen that healing is possible. Stability during disruption provides not only a safeguard for today, but hope for tomorrow.
Achieving permanency
Our goal is that children who leave the Cottage Homes are either returned to family or placed into adoption – not relocated to a different foster home. We’ve met this goal over 90-percent of the time.
Future support
We continue to stay in touch with children who have returned home or have been adopted, offering not only moral and emotional support – but training to families when needed.
Academic goals
Children who have completed the program and have graduated from high school are eligible for college assistance.