"We heard about Barren Heights through a friend from church who has special needs children as well. We were very nervous but excited to see how others would handle my kids... especially my son. When I first arrived I was very overwhelmed. I struggle with PTSD and anxiety and have received little …
"My friend Megan first told me about Barren Heights. I was excited to meet other families, but I was nervous about how Emma would handle being away from home. I was also nervous about how she would interact with the other kids. My first impression when we arrived was...Beautiful. I felt like I could …
“The Night we arrived at Barren Heights, the sky opened up and you could see the moon and stars and wide open spaces. There in the quaint little retreat sat two little host cabins, the barn and loads of outdoor equipment – from basketball courts, tennis courts, walking trails, …
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During this global pandemic, we have all lived through an unprecedented time of uncertainty and social isolation. Many special needs families live in this isolation day in and day out, regardless of the virus. We are just getting a glimpse into those realities. The need is greater than ever. Families living with disabilities still need community […]
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Many of our Barren Heights families have been hit particularly hard by all of the sudden changes due to COVID-19. Additionally, we know many special needs families are among the most vulnerable to the spread of the virus. We want to continue making sure everyone feels loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe. We are taking requests […]
Community Resources As a small organization one of the best ways we can respond is to lift you up by prayer. Each week our staff gathers to pray for our community, and we want to know how we can specifically lift up you, your loved ones, and your friends during this time. You are not […]
