Children's Village serves children and families in Smith County and the surrounding counties by providing 24 hour residential care for children who are placed outside of their homes. We employ married couples to be full-time parents in our Cottage homes. The Cottages are licensed for boys and girls from birth to age 17. This allows us to provide homes for sibling groups of mixed ages and genders who are often separated in foster care. We have two cottages on campus which may serve 3-6 children each. We provide consistency and support to help children grow and develop along with their peers to enjoy as normal a childhood as possible. Children's Village is a Christian organization, but is not affiliated with an individual church. Our families attend a mainstream church of their choosing and include the children in Sunday School, regular church services, and teach them Christian values and principles in the home. Providing for each child's spiritual needs is as important as providing for their physical, emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Providing for all a child's needs provides an opportunity for them to discover, or rediscover, their self-respect and dignity.