Josiah White's

If you are searching for a career in which you can impact lives, Josiah White's has opportunities for you to check out! We are looking for qualified applicants to fill a variety of roles across our organization including the Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, South Bend, and Wabash locations. Visit our website to view all open positions and to apply. https://lnkd.in/efvBA3-S

Last week members of Josiah White's Family Services and Residential teams had the opportunity to attend the annual Teaching-Family Association Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas! We are so grateful our staff had the opportunity to attend this conference and grow in their efforts to provide extraordinary care and competence to those we serve. Residential Director Ana McCallen said, "The TFA Conference is my favorite time of the year because it always breathes new life in me. I get to spend time with like minded individuals and remind myself of my “why”. Thankful we got through those hard, early days in the model to get to where we are now and can’t wait to keep pushing forward." Teaching Family Association is the accrediting agency of Teaching Family Model (TFM), a relational, evidenced-based, trauma-informed model of care focused on increasing life skill development in children and teens. Josiah White’s became an accredited Teaching Family Association agency in the fall of 2022. Adopting this model ensures that we are able to provide the most effective training for our ministry staff and foster parents, and the best possible outcomes for the children, teens, and families we serve.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Josiah White's foster parent? We'd like you to meet the Vogels! Watch here as Zach and Margaux share about their journey into foster care and just how faithful God has been through the process. If you feel led to learn more about becoming a foster parent with Josiah White's, visit our website today! https://lnkd.in/gW-cpMmg

When Bob Philips began serving on Josiah White’s board in 1993, he might not have believed you if you told him his grandson would be the board president over 30 years later. Bob first heard about Josiah White’s while attending Jonesboro Friends Church and ended up serving on the board for 15 years. Years later in 2002, his son-in-law, Stan Downing, was invited to join him on the board. Stan faithfully served on the board for a total of 13 years, including five years as board president. He even took a trip to Washington D.C. with former CEO Dee Gibson to advocate for Josiah White’s mission. In 2010, Stan’s son Brandt continued the Downing family generational legacy by joining Josiah White’s board himself, and has now served as board president for the past two years. Brandt recalls first hearing about Josiah White’s through his home church, Sycamore Friends Church, who sponsored a residential cottage each Christmas. “The cottage would come to our church, and we gave them gifts and played games with them,” said Brandt. “I remember them saying they had a difficult life or had gotten in trouble.” Through the examples of his father and grandfather, Brandt came to understand that he could serve God through whatever gifts God gave him. “It demonstrated for me that donating your time and talent was also a form of giving. We can give more than just financially to causes where we believe in their mission,” said Brandt. “My hope for my kids and others reading this is that they can see the value in the gifts that they have and ways to multiply those through partnering with and serving with organizations.” With a mindset similar to our founder, Josiah White, Brandt recognizes that his family’s legacy will last beyond their lifetimes. “Our time on earth is short and I hope that our service and donations to Josiah Whites ensures they can keep fulfilling their mission long after I am gone,” said Brandt. “If I can play a small part in that mission continuing after my life on earth, that is an incredible legacy to leave behind!” Thank you, Downing Family, for supporting the mission of Josiah White's!

Did you know that Josiah White’s all began with a will? Back in 1850, our founder, Josiah White, put pen to paper and declared his intent to provide children in need with quality education, work experience, and spiritual development. It is because of that decision that our organization exists over 174 years later. In a 2024 survey led by Boston College, 66% of individuals surveyed stated they did not have a will. The major reason (44%) was because “I just haven’t got around to it yet.”  The most effective way to ensure that your wealth transfers to your intended recipients is for you to have a will. Josiah White’s would like to help make this process easier for you. In an initiative led by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, several attorneys are offering their time to help people create a simple will for free. Yes…FREE. The only requirement is to include at least one gift of any size to a charity of your choice in your will. As part of the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s Write A Will Week (October 21-25), a volunteer attorney will be at Josiah White’s on Tuesday, October 22nd from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. To make an appointment, follow the link to our website!

This was such a great day!

Josiah White's Wabash Family Services team had a great time this past weekend at the Tails & Trails Festival in Huntington! The event was a 5K with events and activities for dogs and kids; what a fun event connecting with people and their pets!

Last Friday was the day the residential students have been training for all summer...the annual "Never Give Up 5K!" Congratulations to all of the students and staff who participated and finished the race! We'd like to thank all our staff who cheered the participants on along the race route, and thanks to Nick's Dog Cart, Robs Kitchen, and Esmeralda’s Food Truck for feeding everyone!

We're hiring! Josiah White's is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill a Residential Therapist role. The Residential Therapist will provide treatment oversight and direction including matters related to assessment and treatment planning/review for residential youths. This individual must have a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and working towards licensure by the State of Indiana as a LMHC, LCSW, or HSPP. For further details and to apply, visit our website today! https://lnkd.in/gb_bYrgE #newpossibilities #werehiring #josiahwhites

It's Pastor Appreciation Month! We are so grateful that Brady Bolen has stepped in to the Student Chaplain role at Josiah White's and look forward to seeing God use him as he encourages and serves our residential students! Watch this video to learn more about Brady as he shares his excitement about all God is doing through Josiah White's and his goals for the future.