Eagle Ranch Houseparents
The Hardest Job You'll Ever Love
Houseparenting is a mission-oriented opportunity for married couples who desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
Our Partnership
with Families
The Eagle Ranch Mission
Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization serving North Georgia and Metro Atlanta that takes a whole family approach to partnering with children, families, and individuals to restore and renew their relationships.
Meeting families and individuals at their unique point of need, we provide guidance, caring people, a peaceful place, and meaningful programs such as our residential program, day school program, and various therapeutic services that lead to hope for a more fulfilling life and promising future.
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Beautiful surroundings, a caring community
Eagle Ranch is a community of Christ-followers who work to create a supportive, caring, and healing environment. Our beautiful 500-acre campus features inviting homes arranged in a neighborhood-style setting. We encourage outdoor activities with a therapeutic equine center, junior Olympic-size pool, wooded trails, two lakes, playgrounds, a ropes course, tennis courts, basketball courts, and sports fields. We also have a chapel, athletic center, girls’ wellness center, and other facilities for our children and staff to enjoy.
A positive, SUpportive team
Licensed Professional Counselor
Program Assistant
School & Spiritual Life
Our Staff
A Peaceful Place for Healing
Many often comment on the sense of peace one feels upon arriving to our campus. Through prayer and planning, Eagle Ranch has gone to great care to create an environment of excellence where God's presence is experienced in every facet. Houseparents and the children they care for benefit from the decades of cultivation of this place.
Life At Its Best
- Reputation for excellence and over 40 years of successful work with children and families
- Competitive annual salary with health and dental insurance
- A positive, supportive team and close community environment
- Housing and groceries are included in compensation
- Each home features a private houseparent suite
- Scheduled time off and holiday breaks: 2 date nights/week, 2 weekends/month, holiday and summer breaks (children go home with their families during off weekends and breaks)
- Working with children and their families toward family restoration. Houseparents get to build relationships with each child’s family, who remain closely involved
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Houseparents Testimonies
While Houseparents come to Eagle Ranch to minister to children and families, most houseparents have a story of how their own lives are transformed during their time serving at the Ranch.
What Houseparents Are Saying
you. The staff and volunteers make sure you know that you are not alone in this ministry. If there is ever a time that you are struggling with a student or anything else in the home, God will speak to you through a chapel service, a breakthrough in the life of a family, or just a simple conversation with one of your coworkers. Eagle Ranch has
always been and continues to be the miracle on Chestnut Mountain because God is at work here every day."
girls and their families. Little did we know how much God would use this time to grow us! We were challenged to examine our parenting style, explore our own family histories to understand how and why we see the world as we do, and to approach every family with grace and compassion. We also developed deep relationships with
other houseparents and Eagle Ranch staff. These relationships resulted in friendships that have lasted beyond our time working together, and we will be forever grateful for the bonds forged during our time as houseparents. We thank God for the many ways our faith has been stretched and challenged, and how the lessons we learned continue to shape our lives."
situations, dealing with anxiety, setting boundaries, soothing others, problem-solving, etc. As someone who has houseparented at more than one program, I can confidently say that Eagle Ranch is an institution that cares about me as a person, not just my work. Through the care of our community and the challenge of working with families in crisis, I can see and feel the transformative power of God molding me and those around me."
looking out for what support we need so that we can be our best selves to help serve these kids and their families."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the right fit for houseparenting?
Eagle Ranch houseparents are couples who have been married for at least three years and who feel called to serve the next generation and their families. Our houseparents have come from a variety of backgrounds. Many have worked with youth before through ministry, teaching, and other jobs, but this is not a prerequisite. Some of our houseparents have come to us after retiring from other careers. The common thread is a desire to make a difference in a Christ-centered community.
Do we need experience or training?
No prior experience in houseparenting or residential care of children is necessary. We provide full training and surround houseparents with a support team.
What are houseparent responsibilities?
Houseparents are a key part of the whole family healing approach. Houseparents care for the children in our residential program physically, mentally, academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. While day-to-day responsibilities differ, consistently, houseparents prep meals, oversee chores, assist with schoolwork, implement the choice-consequence model, and help build socio-emotional skills with the children in
their care.
What kind of children will be in our care?
Eagle Ranch accepts children with mild to moderate behavioral problems. Each child has a parent or guardian connection who has made a commitment to be involved with the program. Our goal is for family restoration, so we are not a permanent care facility.
Where do the children come from?
The children who enter our residential program are brought by their families within a 50-mile radius of Flowery Branch, GA. Parents, grandparents, and guardians will reach out directly to Eagle Ranch for help in stabilizing their family situation. Government agencies do not refer to us, though we do get referrals from community therapists and school administrators.
How many children will be in our care?
As a houseparent, you will have up to five children in your care in a home. Each child receives their own room and bathroom.
How long are children in the residential program for?
Children in our residential program stay anywhere from 18-24 months. Our goal is family restoration and reconciliation, so children do not stay longer than two years.
What are the living arrangements for houseparents?
Houseparents live in one of our on-campus homes and are matched with the best available home that is the best fit for their needs, skills, and preferences. We have six boys’ homes that are located on one side of our campus, and four girls’ homes that are located on the other side of campus. Our homes are in a neighborhood setting and are regularly updated and maintained. A dedicated, private houseparent suite is in each home and is not shared by any other staff. These are 2-3 bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment-like areas that also include a laundry area separate from the children in your care.
Can I have my own children and still be a Houseparent?
You can have up to two of your own children living with you in the home while serving at Eagle Ranch. We want to ensure you have the capacity to care for the children assigned to your home, while still having time with your spouse and family.
Can I have another job while I serve as a Houseparent?
We consider houseparenting full-time mission work. Depending on various factors, houseparents can have another job as long as it doesn’t interfere with the work and focus of the children and families in their care.
What will my schedule look like?
During the school year, you will help children prepare for school and assist getting them to our on-campus school. During the school day, you will have occasional meetings and duties, but will have free time as well. After school, you will help children with homework, prepare a family-style dinner, oversee the children’s chores, and spend quality time together. On weekends that children are on campus, you will be responsible for meals, activities, and taking children with you to the church of your choice in the community. During the summer, a structured activity program is in place. Twice a week, we provide a night off for houseparents. Additionally, children go home every other weekend, on holidays, and during summer breaks, enabling houseparents to invite friends and family over, travel, or enjoy other activities of their choice.
What support do we receive?
Eagle Ranch builds care teams that include houseparents, licensed counselors, teachers, and Program Assistants. Each home is assigned a Program Assistant, who is a recent college graduate interested in pursuing a career working with children and/or families. These assistants live on campus in separate quarters but are key support for caring for children.
What is the compensation of Houseparenting?
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Housing and food are covered as part of your compensation. Please refer to our Summary of Benefits document for further details. We are happy to discuss specifics about our salary and benefits with candidates who are being interviewed.
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