Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can come to Shiloh?
  • Children 0-15 years old
  • Children that are abused, neglected, and/or at-risk
  • Behaviors that are conducive to a family setting
  • Children desiring a change in their life
  
  
  
• How much does it cost to send a child to Shiloh?
  • No fee
  • Donations are accepted
  • Funded by Church and individual gifts
  
  
  
• What kind of facility is Shiloh?
  • Two sites, Clarence and Kahoka, MO
  • Seven traditional homes with Christian Homeparents
  • Family setting with biblical teaching and discipline
  • Approximately 10 children in each home
  • Rural country setting
  • On-site Christian school at Kahoka site
  
  
  
• How long does a child stay at Shiloh?
  • Not less than a year
  • Time for child to work through their situation(s)
  • Some children make Shiloh their permanent home
  
  
  
• What do the children do each day?
  • Children work together in a family environment, learning to cook, take care of farm animals, and other chores
  • Children attend school at one of three schools: On-site Christian, public school, or private Christian school
  • Families go on shopping trips, to sporting events, and community functions
  • Each Shiloh child attends the local Christian church as a family and may also be involved in youth group, Christian summer camps, Christian concerts, etc.
  
  
  
• Can parents/guardians visit the child(ren)?
  • Yes, if it is beneficial to the child, visits will be regularly scheduled
  • There is no contact the first month to allow child to adjust to their new setting
  • During the second month, the visit will be on site
  • Then the monthly visits are arranged with the homeparents 2 weeks prior to the visit
  
  
  
• How can I help?
  • You can make Shiloh a part of your prayer life
  • You can remember Shiloh if you know of a child in need of our ministry
  • You can give as a financial supporter to help make Shiloh a stronger ministry