HABAKKUK 2:2-3

2 And the LORD answered me and said,

“Write the vision, and make it plain upon the

tables, that he may run that readeth it.

3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time,

but at the end it shall speak, and not lie:

though it tarry, wait for it; because it will

surely come, it will not tarry.

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“May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the

needy; may he crush the oppressor.” Psalm 72:4

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# Families Investigated 280

# Families Substantiated 252

# of Children Removed 486

% with Siblings 86%

# in Foster Care Homes 143

# of Children in Need 343

DSS Pickens County 2014-2015

Major Reasons for Removal

# of Families

Neglect 105

Drug Abuse 43

Family instability 33

Physical Abuse 26

82 % 207

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The Purpose of LIFEhouse

To create a safe haven to the children of

families in crisis, helping them maintain

a sense of normalcy while transitioning

through hardship. Local, community

families, and business partners are

given the opportunity to offer support

and assistance to those in need, while

receiving a sense of fulfillment by

serving others.

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What is LIFEhouse?

LIFEhouse is a Dacusville

community, residential safe

haven, for children of families in

crisis; offering loving support

and care to children in need of

temporary to permanent

residential care.

Foster Community Model

(Community Solution for a Community Crisis)

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-LIFEhouse Board Recruits Foster Parents

-Miracle Hill (MH) assist DSS Fostering License Process

-Leasing of LIFEhouse home to Foster Parents

-DSS Home Inspection & Approval

-MH Child Placement Agency deliver children to Foster Parent

LIFEhouse Community Model

Community of Foster Homes (5-8 children)

○ (7) 3,560 SF Residential Homes

○ Leased to DSS Licensed Foster Parents

○ Collaborative Partners: Miracle Hill Family Services (CPA)

Connie Maxwell Children’s Home

Anna’s House, Edmond, OK

Your Church, Business or Organization?

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Thomas Mill Road, Easley, SC 29640

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# Pickens County Families 252

# Children Removed 486

% of Siblings 86%

# in Foster Care 143

# Children in Need of Home 343

• Build a LIFEhouse!

• Donate toward the building project

Sponsor a Square Foot -$85.00 per SF

Donate building materials, household appliances and/or your

expertise- building, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.)

• Sponsor a child ($20.00 per month)

• Become a LIFEhouse Foster Family

• Become a Foster Family partner (in your own home)

• Donate your service and/or talents

Alternate Care Giver (Babysitter), Laundry, Cooking & Cleaning

Professional services (dentist, lawyer, counselor, medical, etc.)

• Getting the word out!

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• We have 7 acres donated to LIFEhouse

• We have raised more than $65,000 dollars through

fundraising and donations so far…

• We are projected to start house #1 in January 2017!

• All donations are tax deductible, (501c3);

LIFEhouse is an outreach ministry of LIFEchurch

• Buying SF at $85.00 per.

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