I worked at St Joseph Childrens Home for just over nine years. In my time at St Joes, I was in charge of booth construction for the annual picnic, a certified SCM Instructor, and a Residential Supervisor in one of the cottages. Just under a year ago, I was fired without cause. Even though I was fired without cause, I wasnt allowed to say goodbye to the kids or my co-workers. I never received any of the vacation pay that I had accrued, was taken off the rehire list, and banned from their property. Shortly after this post goes public, Im guessing that there will be an email from the owner underneath my comment, reaching out to me, letting me know that I can share my concerns via email. If this happens, I will reach out to St Joes. If St Joes makes a legit effort to rectify the way that I was treated, I will take this post down and give them a more favorable rating. If they dont, this post and the one star rating will stay.

St Joseph is not really a children’s home. it’s a cash grab for the leadership that houses traumatized children. children who are further traumatized by a poorly trained and maintained staff and lazy leadership that refuses to address issues when they’re brought to their attention. i saw dozens of children abused during my time there and when i finally spoke out about it, i was ostracized. i put in my two weeks notice and 6 months later when the allotted time to wait between employment and volunteering with the kids was over, i asked to volunteer with the children, and i found i was ordered to have no-contact with the clients. not because of any potential harm to the children, but to spite me. julie and grace do not care about anything but image and damage control, so i’m looking forward to being contacted after this review. i don’t see money or compassion going to the kids, but i do see the CEO has a couple of very nice cars while comparatively the entire CDC staff is being paid completely unlivable wages. stop donating to St Joseph, it’s really not about the kids there.

I was there from ages 5 to 13 with my sister and little brother...smh i was abused there then shipped to iowa when i fought back i recently got my life back together it was a traumatizing experience

I guve this place a zero because my sister goes here and it is destroying here life

Called to talk to someone and lady that answered the phone yelled at me...

I have always loved the annual picnic but I am also appreciative of the work they do to support children in need in our community. ♥️

If I could give zero stars as an option I would. The child development center has wonderful stuff that work directly with the children but the director of the CDC is a horrible individual. She mistreats the staff, degrades staff, displays favorites, does not send illl children home to avoid the spread the sickness, & refuses to tell the parents or new employees that St Joes is no longer a catholic organization but still portrays themselves as one

I stayed there from 1969until I was 14.almost fifteen.they taught me the values of life. My sisters also stayed there with me. They do wonderful work. Thank you

I was a foster child here, I felt safe, and loved like I never had before. I love this place if I can rate this place Id rate it 110%

Omg I love this and all the staff that worked with me including ms Katie my therapist and ms Beth my staff and the one night shift ms Wanda I was there from the summer of 2009 to five days before I turned 13 which is 2012 they people are amazing and I recommend for help if needed to get over trauma I love this place more than anything

The picnic was fun but the dinner food is overpriced for what you get. It is a piece of chicken, an ice cream scoop of green beans, slaw and potatoes. Not even any dessert included. Next time I come I will not eat there.

Only warm and wonderful memories of the preschool and remarkable job they did for my son! Wish I could give them 10 STARS!

Love was there since I was 8 and got out when I was 11 they r my family and I love them

I love this place, it feels like a home people can have fun in. Its a friendly family place!! I grew up there, from 2008-the winter of 2010, almost 3 years

I lived there for most of my child hood, they do wonderful work.

On special days they open their grounds to events. Very hospitable!

I love this place beabuse it feel good about what they are doing there

I believe they do a lot of good.

Its the best if you have been abused or got your familys rights terminated

All I can say is that the children are well treated and the people running the home are very professional.