JoeLynn shared, “This is a place where you can grow in your walk with God. The houseparents – all of them – are amazing and care so much about you.”

Laney said, “I am trusting God with my future. That’s all I can do. He brought me here and this has been the best thing for me.”

Sergio shared, “This is a family to me: building that bond with others, seeing everyone succeed, learning to put others before yourself and take care of yourself.”

Lauren stated, “Though I was questioning myself for the longest time, when I came here, I have felt my stress and anxieties lift as I continue to be here.”

Like many boys who come to BRT, Zane hesitated at first to trust the people around him. “I think the biggest adjustment was trusting my houseparents.”

Sarah is a spunky 13-year-old girl who lives at Baptist Home for Girls (BHG). She loves coffee, playing clarinet and expressing her emotions through art.