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June 16, 2019
History, Leadership

Trying the Reality of Love

June 16, 2019 – Ruston – On this Father’s Day I will share a story with you from our past…. Read More


August 21, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, History, Louisiana Children in Crisis

Child Well-being Deja Vu

Have you ever read an old document and, as you settled into it, you found yourself confused about whether you… Read More


December 28, 2016
Advocacy, History

Feds Intervene When States Drop the Ball in Child Welfare

Last February in “Before It’s Too Late, Louisiana Children Placed Out of State“, I mentioned Gary W., the class action… Read More


April 18, 2016
Building and Grounds, History, Press Release

Building Named for Mr. W.A.J. Lewis, II at Methodist Children’s Home

April 15, 2016 – Ruston, LA  Following the Spring meeting of its Board of Directors, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home held a… Read More


July 18, 2015
Building and Grounds, History

The Cottage in Bunkie

Q. Who built the house in Bunkie where Louisiana Methodist Orphanage first cared for children in 1904?” A. Early references… Read More


March 20, 2014
History, United Methodist Ministry

Preparing for the Future

More than 100 years ago people with vision looked into the future far beyond their physical sight. They struggled with… Read More


October 8, 2013
History

Our “Why” Does Not Change.

“Why” we do what we do has propelled our organization through 127 years of history. What we do has changed… Read More


August 3, 2013
History, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Methodist Children's Home of Greater New Orleans, Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana

Bootstrap, Heel and Toe: Regional Campuses Allow for Growth of Ministry

Buildings are tools. Buildings offer our staff places to conduct treatment programs and provide services for children and families. In… Read More


December 13, 2012
History, Staff Development

What is a Mental Health Specialist?

One of the most intense jobs at the Home is that of the Mental Health Specialist. It is a high… Read More


November 25, 2012
History

Historic Frustration

Today we do it with charts, graphs and datapoints, but for a century we have repeated the same frustration in… Read More


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