by Erin Austin | Jun 12, 2025 | Houseparent Blog
[Photo Caption: Resident Mia’s muddy feet from walking around the Joy Ranch pond.] I’ve always been fascinated by people’s stories. How did they get to this point in life? What happened in their past? Who helped mold and shape them into the person they are... 
by Erin Austin | Feb 12, 2024 | Houseparent Blog
I have a Golden Retriever named Lucy. Lucy is pure joy and often makes me laugh. She’s a big, intelligent goofball. I’ve had a number of dogs over the years, and Lucy is definitely the most intelligent one I’ve had. Yet for all her brilliant moments, she is still a... 
by Erin Austin | Aug 12, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, News
I was 21 when I started working in a children’s home as a relief houseparent. It wasn’t nearly as noble as it sounds. I was desperate for a job, room and board were provided, and the pay was decent. What I quickly learned is ministry isn’t for the faint of heart, and... 
by Erin Austin | Apr 4, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, Resident Interviews
What is your favorite food? Cheesy pizza pasta What is your least favorite food? Squash, specifically yellow squash. The texture is slimy and blah! What is your favorite game? Pokémon (the video game) What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite animal... 
by Erin Austin | Feb 27, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, Resident Interviews
What is your favorite food? Steak What is your least favorite food? Rice. I don’t like the texture. It’s ugh! What is your favorite game? Sorry! What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite animal on the Ranch? A horse. On the Ranch, my favorite animal is...
