FAQ
How long have you been offering services to young people?
Georgia Christian Children’s Home was founded in 1967 by compassionate Christians who saw the need to care for the “fatherless” in a faith-based, residential environment.
As our services and facilities expanded, the name was changed to Raintree Village in 2004. Although the name was changed, we have always been (and always will be) a Christian organization.
For more historical information, visit our History page.
What types of children and teens do you serve, and what challenges are they facing?
They face challenges most young people don’t encounter. Due to the environments from which they come, they usually lack loving relationships, self-esteem, self-discipline, and the ability to make positive decisions.
Our trained, competent staff works tirelessly and patiently to reverse those degrading mindsets. They provide stability and consistency. Step by step (and prayer by prayer), kids’ positive views of themselves replace their negative perspectives.
What programs and services do you provide to support troubled or vulnerable children?
Our overarching goal is to provide healing, belonging, and direction for each boy and girl. Generally, we offer services such as counseling, housing, education, life skills training, mentorship, and faith-based support.
We expect each of our programs to make a meaningful impact, nurturing a child’s overall well-being, including their moral and spiritual development. You can learn more about each of the following services by going to their respective pages:
How do children come to you?
Nearly all the youth at Raintree Village arrive through the guidance of the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services. Periodically, some private placements originate with a church or individual family. Each situation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
What is the typical time a child stays with you?
The average is 1.5 years. We have also worked with many kids who stay from middle school through high school graduation. Some have lived here even longer since they can remain in our care until age 21.
Where does your funding come from?
To sustain our operations, we depend on a variety of revenue sources. We receive State funding to provide services for vulnerable youth. We also count on contributions from churches, individuals, and businesses. If you want to support troubled youth, please visit the Ways to Give page.
Where does my support go?
When you support the children of Raintree Village, you meet their daily needs for food, housing, clothing, and medicine. More than 90% of each unrestricted donation goes to caring for the children. We estimate the daily cost per child is about $400.
Are the children involved in Bible study and worship?
All kids and staff attend local churches of Christ where they participate in Bible classes, worship, children’s ministry, and youth ministry. On campus, house parents lead monthly devotionals and are available for personal Bible studies when requested by a resident.
What does their daily life look like?
Very similar to any other child or teen going to school. The kids wake up and get ready. They attend county schools and arrive back here around 4:00pm. They complete homework, play, eat dinner, and prepare for the next day.
How do you supervise the kids?
We house the kids in four cottages. The supervision of cottages is divided into three, eight-hour shifts per day. Two house parents work at each cottage per shift (but they don’t live there). The house parents working the night shift do not sleep.
Can I sponsor a child?
Yes, you may choose to meet a child’s basic needs through sponsorship. Birthdays and Christmas provide special opportunities to support individual kids. For more information, contact Nina Wisenbaker at office@raintreevillage.org.
Can you share success stories or testimonials from children who have benefited from your services?
Yes, we love sharing real-life stories of transformation to inspire other “lost” kids and help you see the tangible impact of your support. See our Stories page.
How can I help you?
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
