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Our Goal and Approach
At Compassion House, our mission is to restore a stable and loving relationship between struggling parents and their children who are at risk of separation by state custody, and to improve reunification outcomes for families already affected by the foster care system.
We provide children and their parents with a safe, judgment-free environment for emotional healing from the trauma of abuse, neglect, and separation. Through faith-rooted, trauma-informed programming, we walk with families as they rebuild the bonds that were once broken.
Our leading programs serve children, teenagers, and adults alike—offering practical tools for hope, dignity, and emotional renewal. We teach families that their past doesn’t define them, and that healing begins when people reclaim their voice, their value, and their vision for the future. We believe feelings of helplessness often stem from powerlessness—so we empower families to step into growth, change, and lasting connection.
Our story began in 2006 in a small, repurposed fire station, serving just a few families in crisis. What started with humble beginnings has now grown into a fully renovated and welcoming home where thousands of individuals and families have found healing, guidance, and the strength to reunite.
Compassion you can count on
"One of the most amazing places and people I have ever met. I trust their guidance and trust them more than family. They will not judge you or put you down, they will up lift you and help you. I have learned so much there and I am a smart person who makes bad decisions but I learn something new every day there. And would like to say THANK YOU compassion house and all its employees."
In Georgia over 10,000 children are in protective care due to maltreatment. Every month Whitfield and Murray Counties receive hundreds of phone calls alleging child abuse, molestation, truancy, or neglect.
Currently, there are 300+ children who have been removed from their homes in Whitfield and Murray Counties. Most of these children have two active parents (whether a biological parent or grandparents) and four other relatives who actively participate in their lives' so the total number of people affected by the removal of these children is in the thousands!
During the past five years, over 3,000 children in Whitfield and Murray Counties have been taken into foster care. The vast majority of these (over 75%) are never reunited with their parents.
Without question, there is a major crisis when the children and families are being divided, unhelped, and unhealed. 'Research has shown that the rate of post-traumatic stress disorder is higher among foster care alumni than it is for war veterans,' says Dr. John Seita, Professor of Social Work at Michigan State University.
Currently, 300+ family members benefit from Compassion House's services every month (including children and their extended families). Sadly, siblings put in other homes and relatives (grandparents, aunts, and uncles) want their own visitation opportunities, but a lack of funding prevents this from happening.
There is Hope
In the past 5 years, child maltreatment and misplacement has gone down by the Thousands
But, that does not mean the problem is gone. There are still many family members and children facing abuse and neglect. As long as we have the chance to fight, there is hope for you and your child to reconnect with a positive relationship and family. We are here to support the men and women that have found negative habits and replace them with the necessary skills to help them succeed in all areas of life. At Compassion House, we transform the person you are into the one that you want to become. Finding hope at Compassion House can open up new possibilities for your family to unite.
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'I know the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and for your good 'to give you a future and a hope.' (Jeremiah 29:11)
Since Compassion House is the only facility available in Whitfield and Murray Counties where children can have a supervised visit with their parents once they have been placed in state custody, we see this as a wonderful opportunity to minister to families in ways that are truly life-changing.
The good news is that during this season of crisis, parents have the most incentive to make changes in their lives. That's why we're dedicated to matching their desire to improve themselves with family-saving resources.
Study after study has proven that the sooner comprehensive intervention services are provided, the better the chances are for families to be reunited. With this in mind, we are encouraged by the success of our cutting-edge programs and classes that help our families heal and then learn important skills.
Directors Note
"The reason I am here in this position is simple: God — and God alone. It is by His grace and calling that I serve in this role. He has placed in me a deep love for family, because He Himself is the author of family. Family is the foundation — the root from which children grow, communities thrive, and futures are shaped.
We cannot hope to save the children while discarding the parents. True transformation happens when we strengthen the entire family unit. Restoration, healing, and hope must reach every generation — because no one is beyond redemption when God is at the center."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Compassion House offer?
Compassion House offers family services to heal broken families. We offer services like Anger Management, Recovery from Trauma or Loss, Job & Life Skills and more. See our Services tab for full details.
Are services open to the public?
Yes, all classes are open to anyone seeking hope and healing. Our classes are tools for strengthening all families and relationships. Our local community primarily serves Whitfield and Murray county's in Northwest, GA.
What basic needs are fulfilled?
Compassion House offers various living services such as a revolving Food Bank, Clothing Closet and funding to assist families with open cases in specific financial areas, where COVID-19 or other detriments have occurred .
Is Compassion House a Non-Profit?
Yes, Compassion House is a Georgia registered 501(c)(3) non-profit group providing family healing services to our local communities.
How do services help families?
We utilize a range of evidence-based tools and specialized therapeutic trainings to help individuals move from helplessness to healing and from trauma to wholeness. These approaches—such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), faith-centered counseling, and trauma-informed care—equip families with the emotional and psychological support they need to rebuild trust, restore relationships, and reclaim their future.
'I am returning' with compassion; My house shall be built in it,' says the Lord of hosts.'
(Zechariah 1:16)