At Shults-Lewis, full-time, live-in house parents provide teens with a structured, faith-based home environment rooted in Christian values. These married couples mentor and care for residents, guiding them through a behavior modification program with individualized treatment plans and a level system that promotes growth, responsibility, and emotional development.
House parents serve as role models, teaching life skills and modeling healthy relationships. Teens enjoy recreational outings, spiritual growth opportunities, and annual events. Each home is made warm and welcoming by the house parents’ personal touch, creating a safe and loving space where youth can heal, grow, and thrive. A typical day in the home looks like:
- Getting up and ready for the day and eating breakfast together
- Completing morning goal setting and positive affirmations
- Going to school or completing chores around the home on the weekends
- Planned activities such as trips to the library, local community activities, special events like holiday celebrations, and community fairs
- Eating a family-style dinner and completing check-ins on how everyone’s day went
- Evening free time for reading, listening to music, watching TV, playing games, or completing hobbies or projects
- Preparing for bed and reflecting on daily goals, behaviors, and treatment progress