http://shepherdshillfarm.org/faq.htmlWhat kind of kids have been treated at SHF? ODD (Oppositionary Defiant Disorder), ADHD/ADD, anger-management, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, behavioral disorders, phobias, at-risk youth, struggling and troubled teens, emotional issues, learning disabilities, psychological problems, special needs, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, physical disorders, abuse, depression, negative peer culture (gang membership, etc.), and disciplinary problems.
Who cares for the residents at SHF? Agape counselors, administrators, teachers, therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, lay members.
How can I receive information on and keep in touch with my child? SHF progress reports, telephone calls and conferences, visitation, SHF newsletter, contact with staff, and e-mail.
Is SHF a non-profit organization? Yes, SHF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your tax deductible contribution may be sent to the contact address on this website.
How much does it cost to send my child to SHF? Expenses start around $58,900 per resident/per year (plus the varying costs of medical and special psychological services). This includes all lodging, education, food, entertainment, and hands-on therapeutic discipleship for one full year. SHF currently employs nearly two staff members for each student on campus. This is to adequately minister to the student needs of each student with the highest degree of efficiency.
Can my child receive a scholarship to attend the Discipleship Camp at SHF? Yes, scholarships are sometimes available via the SHF scholarship fund.
What if I can't afford to send my child to SHF? SHF offers Sallie Mae educational loans to parents. Please visit
www.slmfinancial.com for more information. Our school code is 606160.
What religion/denomination does SHF adhere to? SHF is an interdenominational parachurch ministry. It is designed to be a tool used by the church to meet or bring individuals into a non-threatening environment conducive to lifestyle evangelism and discipleship for the purpose of building, strengthening, and expanding the Kingdom of God and the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical condition of every student.
What type of security is at SHF? Agape counselors protect the children from physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and spiritual abuse. 24-hour supervision and support is provided by these able and devoted mentors.
Who teaches the residents? Will they receive a quality education at SHF? SHF's private junior and senior high school, Shepherd's Hill Academy, is fully accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission. All teachers who teach at SHF must be state certified and board approved. Shepherd's Hill Academy meets the course requirments of the state of Georgia's Quality Core Curriculum.
Where is SHF located? SHF is nestled in the rural town of Martin, Georgia, located in the low foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains of northeast Georgia. Martin is approximately 85 miles northeast of Atlanta.
Emergency services? SHF has a full-time resident nurse and therapist on staff. All staff are first-aid and CPR certified. Additional certifications include Wilderness First Response. SHF also has 911 accessibility.
What makes SHF so successful in changing the lives of kids? We believe that foremost it is the surrendered lives of our staff to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Bible is abundantly clear that God honors the lives and desires of those committed to do His will. The kids are engaged in God’s love, training, and discipline 24-7 by those committed to His will and ways. Modeling Christ’s character is of utmost importance.
How do kids survive in cold weather living in the woods? All shelters built by the kids are equipped with wood burning stoves. Everything we do here is action vs. consequences.
Cold weather is a great motivator for kids to keep wood chopped and stoked. Emergency procedures are followed for extreme weather conditions.
Can boys and girls attend SHF who are not Christian? Of course. Biblical principles for raising kids aren’t limited to only those who label themselves “Christian.â€
