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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Historic Frustration
Today we do it with charts, graphs and datapoints, but for a century we have repeated the same frustration in… Read More
Complete Abandonment?
During the 1920’s, (aka, the "Jazz Age"), financial speculation in the US drove the price of stocks so far beyond… Read More
CSoC Q&A: Why are the Homes becoming Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities?
This is a question I am asked frequently. It’s a good question, too: “Why are the Homes becoming Psychiatric Residential… Read More