Louisiana Methodist Children's Home » LA http://www.lmch.org/blog Serving Louisiana's Children and Families ... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:01:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services Hires Program Director for Southwest LA Facility http://www.lmch.org/blog/program-director-steven-franks/ http://www.lmch.org/blog/program-director-steven-franks/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:37:21 +0000 PRDM http://www.lmch.org/blog/?p=205 Ruston, LA – August 24, 2010 – Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Steven M. Franks as Program Director for its new facility located in Sulphur, LA. The Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana will be a residential facility able to serve up to 32 [...]]]> Ruston, LA – August 24, 2010 – Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Steven M. Franks as Program Director for its new facility located in Sulphur, LA. The Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana will be a residential facility able to serve up to 32 youth ages 10-17. Dr. Franks will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the new residential programs being implemented there.

Steven Franks
Dr. Franks accepted the position and began his duties on August 16. Dr. Franks comes to us from Millcreek of Arkansas, where he served as the Clinical Director. Millcreek is a 111 bed residential psychiatric treatment facility for youth ages 7-18.

Dr. Franks possesses experience and expertise that is essential in starting this new project successfully. He grew up in the DeQuincy, LA, area, having attended high school there and subsequently attending McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Franks went on to obtain his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University, and his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Prior to his employment with Millcreek, Dr. Franks served in various locations as a Family Therapist Intern where his primary duties included working with a team of therapists and case managers doing in-home therapy and in-school visits with his primary focus being the parental unit. This fits well with the mission statement of LUMCFS, “Guiding Children and Families Home to Experience God’s Love by Following the Teachings of Christ.”

Dr. Franks said “I am very impressed with the leadership of LUMCFS and the way it’s structured. It is evident that the agency is very well thought out and the mission is being followed consistently. I am excited about being part of its application in southwest Louisiana.”

Terrel J. DeVille, President and CEO of LUMCFS stated “We are pleased to have Dr. Franks and his family as members of the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services Team.”

]]> http://www.lmch.org/blog/program-director-steven-franks/feed/ 0 Homecoming 2010 http://www.lmch.org/blog/homecoming-2010/ http://www.lmch.org/blog/homecoming-2010/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:24:34 +0000 PRDM http://www.lmch.org/blog/?p=114 The 4th Sunday in April is reserved each year for welcoming back and celebrating with our Alumni. We look forward to seeing the familiar faces of those who lived here or worked here in years past. The turnout for this year’s event was unprecedented. We had a tremendous response and are so glad we [...]]]> The 4th Sunday in April is reserved each year for welcoming back and celebrating with our Alumni. We look forward to seeing the familiar faces of those who lived here or worked here in years past. The turnout for this year’s event was unprecedented. We had a tremendous response and are so glad we were able to visit with so many of our Alumni. It was wonderful to see everyone reuniting and sharing old stories of their time together. Saturday, April 24th was the last time that a get-together will be hosted by Alumni Chick Childress. So, beginning with next year’s event, we will plan a full weekend celebration and will have a Saturday and a Sunday event.
On Sunday, April 25th, everyone met at the James House on campus for donuts, juice and coffee while they looked through old photo albums and pictures together. Some of our alumni attended chapel services on campus. Lunch was served and lots of memories were made. Terrel J. DeVille, President and CEO, welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming Home. He said “Home is not just a place. It is where you can go that you are loved unconditionally, no matter what. This is your home.”
It is our goal to grow the attendance to our Homecoming weekend each year. Please help get the word out to any previous residents or employees who might be interested in attending. They can call our Public Relations and Development Department at 318-255-5575, or 866-255-5830.

]]> http://www.lmch.org/blog/homecoming-2010/feed/ 0 Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! http://www.lmch.org/blog/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/ http://www.lmch.org/blog/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:18 +0000 PRDM http://www.lmch.org/blog/?p=58 The greatest two words in fundraising are “Thank You!” We cannot thank you enough for your faithful support in 2009.

Many non-profit agencies experienced less than usual giving in 2009. The national economy was the major culprit, plus the uncertainty factor concerning our wars in the Middle East and the health care debate. However, [...]]]> The greatest two words in fundraising are “Thank You!” We cannot thank you enough for your faithful support in 2009.

Many non-profit agencies experienced less than usual giving in 2009. The national economy was the major culprit, plus the uncertainty factor concerning our wars in the Middle East and the health care debate. However, our faithful financial friends kept on giving and our total 2009 contributions were $1,298,863 – an incredible amount!!

You believe in what we are doing to help the abused and neglected youth of our state: ages 10-17 and it shows BIG TIME.  Give yourself a “big pat on the back”. We could not be where we are without your prayerful support and encouragement.

We wish we could personally visit with each of you and thank you for your steadfast support.You are extremely important to our Mission.

Wow! How blessed we are to have such wonderful friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

]]> http://www.lmch.org/blog/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/feed/ 0 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Men’s To Do at the Zoo http://www.lmch.org/blog/st-paul%e2%80%99s-united-methodist-church-men%e2%80%99s-to-do-at-the-zoo/ http://www.lmch.org/blog/st-paul%e2%80%99s-united-methodist-church-men%e2%80%99s-to-do-at-the-zoo/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:06 +0000 PRDM http://www.lmch.org/blog/?p=56 Each year, the Men’s Group of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA, holds a “To Do at the Zoo”.  This year was no exception. The goal of this event is to raise money for our Children’s Home, and we are so thankful to the Men’s Group for helping us!  This year the [...]]]> Each year, the Men’s Group of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA, holds a “To Do at the Zoo”.  This year was no exception. The goal of this event is to raise money for our Children’s Home, and we are so thankful to the Men’s Group for helping us!  This year the group decided to help fund our Vocational Training School which is currently under construction on our Ruston Campus. They have pledged $20,000 in honor of  the United Methodist Church Men of St. Paul’s. A plaque honoring this group will be hung in one of the offices in the new Career and Vocational Training facility.

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