Over the past couple of years, Youth Haven has provided an opportunity for David to take a break from his worries and simply be a kid.

Read how Youth Haven made a difference in Addison's life and continues to meet her needs!

Thank you for your investment in the lives of Damien and his brother, and so many others just like them!

Cameron was born a substance-exposed newborn and placed in the care of his grandparents. Read how Youth Haven helped him find hope!

When Micah first came to Youth Haven, it was a real struggle for him. Now, Micah’s team leaders report that he is the “leader” of his teams.

You are a champion. According to dictionary.com, to be a champion means “to defend; support.” When you give to Youth Haven, you are...

It was a relative who first requested help for Hannah*, hoping Youth Haven could provide some fun and encouragement...

By Katherine Lohrmann Children’s names changed for confidentiality. Children’s registration was in full, celebratory gear! Smiling staff...

Ten children slept on the floor of a two-bedroom house, no beds or blankets to keep them warm. Water dripped from the ceiling, speeding...

Ephesians 3:20 tells us God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” That’s exactly what He did in 1982! Founders...

By Stephanie Carroll I recently received a call from a local foster care worker who has been sending kids to Youth Haven for quite a long...

Youth Haven was founded in 1968 as a result of a call God placed on the lives of Morry and Dorothy Carlson. Morry was a successful...

On the surface, Jackson* is a happy eight-year-old boy who will charm you with his smile. But if you get to know him, you’ll realize how...

"I came to Youth Haven as a tired, used child acting as the adult in the family. My dad was an alcoholic, and my parents had divorced by...

Jacob* didn’t have a lot of stability in his life when he first came to us, and he desperately needed someone to show him the love of...

I grew up in a poor home, with an alcoholic, abusive single father. My mother was not in the picture at all as I was taken away due to...

She was 13 when she first came to Youth Haven, with the weight of the world on her shoulders. In one week, Torrie and her younger...

Thank you for investing in this child! Matt* came to us at the impressionable age of 12. He had been living with his foster parents, whom...

A few weeks after I had turned 3 years old my real father died in a semi wreck and was killed instantly. My real mother took his death...

One choice changes everything. Josh* first came to Youth Haven in the summer of 2013, at the request of his adoptive mother. Although he...