Our Families

Epworth Children’s Home believes that families are the foundation of our society, and family preservation is our primary goal.

Whether the function of group care is to provide short term shelter, long term care, education or training, the primary goal is always to work towards the child’s optimum involvement in family life, even in situations where total reunification is not possible.

Families are encouraged to participate in their child’s care and meet on a regular basis with their child’s team. Parents are encouraged to join in the cottage life by attending a meal or activity with the group. If the parents live too far away to make travel in one day possible, facilities are provided for them to remain overnight. They may then attend a family counseling session, enjoy a meal with their child and remain in a special cottage for the night.