Chestnut Mountain Ranch

Program Assistant

markius — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:51:47 +0000

Currently looking to hire immediately Program Assistant REPORTS TO: Program Manager (Houseparent’s when in home) EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Full Time PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Each Program Assistant provides assistance to full-time Houseparents during part of the week and provides them with full relief of their responsibilities during other designated times of the week. Additionally, they assist …

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Hayden’s Story

markius — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:42:27 +0000

My family and I were struggling. We couldn’t relate to each other, there was a fight every day, and my house was in chaos. Mr. Steve and Mrs. Dawn came to my parents’ church service and gave a speech about the Ranch. Then I came to the Ranch. There are many things I enjoy at …

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Camon’s Story

markius — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:39:54 +0000

My family and I were struggling. I was disrespectful, unwilling to learn, and afraid to ask for help. This got me to the Ranch. I needed more than just my family to make things work again. When I first toured the Ranch, I did not want to go. But then I realized I did need …

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Gio’s Story

markius — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:39:21 +0000

The reason my family went to the Ranch was because we couldn’t sit in the room without arguing with each other. We were struggling with communicating and I was using drugs, being disrespectful, and disobedient. The Ranch has taught me how to respect adults and authority. My family has learned to talk about how we …

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Is God Calling You To Be A CMR Houseparent?

markius — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:25:42 +0000

Houseparent Q&A Why do children come to Chestnut Mountain Ranch? Children come to Chestnut Mountain Ranch when circumstances make living at home difficult. We counsel with a child’s entire family to identify the generational patterns deeply rooted in the family’s struggles. Difficulties may include changes in family structure or custody, poor school performance, behavioral issues, …

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Building Hope: An Interview with Steve Finn

markius — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:37:13 +0000

In December, Positively WV did an in-depth interview with the Chestnut Mountain Ranch’s founder, Steve Finn. In it, they discuss how Steve became passionate about restoring hope in the lives of young people and their families, the start of the Ranch, as well as the Ranch Community Store and the Ranch Quick Lube. This interview …

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Former Cop Who Saw Too Many Kids’ Lives End Badly Starts Christian School to Give Them 2nd Chance

markius — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:33:54 +0000

An interview with Steve Finn for the Epoch Times. You can read the story at the link below. https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-cop-who-saw-too-many-kids-lives-end-badly-starts-christian-school-to-give-them-2nd-chance_4009396.html

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Chestnut Mountain Ranch Wants to Launch New Initiatives in Foster Care

markius — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:30:27 +0000

On May 17th, 2022 The Dominion Post covered the innovative new ideas that Chestnut Mountain Ranch is implementing to change how foster care is done. With a focus on better situations and outcomes for both the children in foster care and foster parents. You can read the entire article here: https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/05/17/chestnut-mountain-ranch-wants-to-launch-new-initiatives-in-foster-care/

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