Since 2007, Steve
and Stephanie Whyte have opened their hearts and homes to
enhance the lives
of 50+ children. Along with their three biological children, they have
given a forever home filled with love and hope to six children
who would have
otherwise been left in horrible situations.
The Whyte's strongly believe that it’s not only young children that are in need
of
parental figures. For this reason,
they have also opened their home over the
years to young adults that are
looking for guidance, direction, and love. They Whyte's
also have a heart for young single
pregnant women. Many young mother’s have
been shunned because of their poor
choices, but that does not help them survive
before, during, or after the birth
of their child. The Whyte’s believe that pure
unconditional love heals and gives
hope to those who have no hope.
Their calling is to create a camp/ranch that will be able to help provide
refuge, hope,
and love to children and young
adult with these unique needs. This camp, My
Father's House Ranch, will have
facilities such as a chapel, cabins for summer camps,
as well Respite housing for families
needing a break, fishing, hiking trails, swimming
and splash pad, paintball, and
skateboarding. There will also be homes for young adults
who have aged out of the system. At
ages as young as 14, children who have not
been selected for a forever home, or have
proved to be too much of a problem are
given $200 and a prayer. These children
often find themselves on the streets or in
prison. Because of their choices,
it gives them no opportunity for a productive
positive future. There will also be
a Equine Therapy facility with riding trails, as well
as, a Canine Therapy facility to
encourage responsibility while learning to care for
and love another living creature, which
promotes healing from the inside out.
My Father's House Ranch will be a place
that foster and adoptive families can come
together and create bonds with each other
by sharing their experiences. It will
also be a place that will be available
for summer camps, and family vacations for
those who are involved in these
children’s lives.
