Kindness & Kids One of our greatest hopes for our children is that they will grow to be kind. We hope that they will make good decision throughout their lives and choose to help others. Kindness is a characteristic that children learn at a young age. As parents, you focus […]

Pack your bags and get ready to hit the road! It is time for a summer family vacation. Family vacations are a priceless gift and create lasting memories for children to take with them into adulthood. Taking the time to enjoy a vacation will not only offer the opportunity to […]

How do you teach kids to give back in a time when they’re surrounded by the world telling them it is better to receive? Every Day is a Good Day Show kids that giving back should not be focused just around the holidays.  It is a year round effort that […]

It is the most wonderful time of the year again, Spring Cleaning! Who doesn’t love a clean house full of fresh air? For some, Spring Cleaning releases stress and is a day they look forward to all year. Unfortunately, for others it is the most dreaded and stressful time. The […]

It Starts with ONE Question… How can I help? Many people want to volunteer their time and make a difference in the community but simply come up with excuses of why they can’t.  Although they all may seem like valid reasons not to volunteer, there are a thousand more reasons […]

It’s time to break out those pastel dresses, tea hats and bow ties because Easter is here! This year is the perfect time to start a new family tradition, and we have some creative ideas for you to consider. Dear Easter Bunny On Easter Eve have your kids write a […]

On February 17, 2017, we held a special ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication where over 50 guests gathered to commemorate the newest addition to the Paxson Campus. The brightly colored Place of Hope blue and orange playground, appropriately named Playgrounds of Hope was built “To the glory of God and […]

At Place of Hope, we are always looking for new ways to add value to the lives of our youth. Whether they are playing sports, studying, taking dance lessons or fishing, we understand the importance of enriching kids’ lives. Stephen Heiman understands this too. He recently volunteered at Place of […]

Place of Hope offers comprehensive services designed to end the cycle of abuse and neglect. Our aim is to provide programs that assist our children and youth in finding healing and restoration, which leads to successful adulthood. Family-Style Foster Care We provide loving homes to children who have suffered unimaginable […]

The average person is able to keep their New Year’s Resolution intact for the first one to two weeks of the new year.  The numbers drop off significantly after a month and even more so after six months. Nowadays people often view New Year’s resolutions as a joke, something that […]