My wife and I have also worked in homes in Texas and Wyoming. I started The Houseparent Network because I wanted to have a central place for houseparents, and other child care workers, to be able to get resources to help them with their jobs, a large directory and job listings to help them find positions, and a place to be able to interact with other workers and share ideas and concerns. I hope this is the beginning. One Part of the purpose of this website is to educate.
Many people get into child care having no idea of what they are getting into.
I know I didn't. But, over the years I have learned a few things I wish I knew when I started. I will then offer Free E-mail again. I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. As the service grows I hope to have hundreds of job listings posted.