There is Always Enough
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent Feeding twelve high school boys, a husband, a toddler and my food-loving infant is no short order. In a week, we typically go through...
My MHS BlogCategory: Houseparents and Home Life
With over 250 houseparent couples caring for students across our campus, no two experiences are the same. But what unites them all is a deep commitment to helping kids grow and thrive.
Whether you’re just beginning to imagine yourself in this role or you’re well into the hiring process, we invite you to explore this unique career through the stories of current and former houseparents.
One of These Things is Not Like the Other
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent That’s the comment I heard from a dear friend after posting our student home’s Christmas photo. It’s the first year we have taken a...
The Moment Everything Changed
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent It’s funny how you can go about living your life and then something happens and everything changes. For us, that moment was about five...
Tanya Alfonso: Houseparent Trainer
When I look into our students’ eyes, I see a reflection of me from when I was their age. Even though I did not attend MHS, by all accounts I...