Morningstar Children and Family Services

Morningstar Children and Family Services We are a child services non-profit providing residential care, and community counseling services. Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc.

was founded in 1997 to provide residential, therapeutic foster care and mental health services to children, youth and their families. These programs provide quality services and for children and youth who have been diagnosed with two or more intellectual, developmental, behavioral and emotional disabilities.

Spring break + serving hearts = a day of FUN! 🎨⭐️Our boys enjoyed spending the day with First Baptist Dalton! We are gra...
04/08/2026

Spring break + serving hearts = a day of FUN! 🎨⭐️

Our boys enjoyed spending the day with First Baptist Dalton! We are grateful for friends that share their spring break with us 💚

Because He lives. He is risen indeed. ✝Happy Easter!
04/05/2026

Because He lives. He is risen indeed. ✝
Happy Easter!

Living Lent Saturday ☀️This Saturday in Living Lent is an invitation!Volunteer days are some of the best days to be on c...
04/04/2026

Living Lent Saturday ☀️

This Saturday in Living Lent is an invitation!

Volunteer days are some of the best days to be on campus.

It's easy to let the word 'foster' or 'disability' shape assumptions and become hesitant in interacting. But when we join the story and see each child is full of life and a desire for connection; we are reminded that -- regardless of background-- every child deserves to be seen, known, and celebrated for who they are.

Our volunteer groups help bridge that gap, no matter wat task or activity they are doing.

Volunteers help remind our boys that they are valued and loved, and our boys remind volunteers that connection, laughter, and compassion have no labels.

1 John 4:18

Join us today by asking God for ways YOU can be a part of Morningstar's ministry. Pray for the global church to love those in need with their time, talents, gifts, and their witness.
And consider giving to Living Lent 🙏

Day of Service - April 11th
PRAY. SERVE. GIVE.⭐

Looking to pick up extra shifts this summer? ☀️Morningstar is in need of Certified Lifeguards around the pool⭐ $25/ hour...
04/02/2026

Looking to pick up extra shifts this summer? ☀️
Morningstar is in need of Certified Lifeguards around the pool
⭐ $25/ hour
⭐ 4-hour shifts
⭐ Pick up shifts that work for you!

Please share your interest by emailing Jobs@morningstarcfs.org 🏊

Today, we're wearing blue 💙Not just for a color—but for the children who deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported every...
04/01/2026

Today, we're wearing blue 💙
Not just for a color—but for the children who deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported every single day.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and every act of awareness helps create a stronger, safer future for kids in our care and beyond.

Thank you to St Simons Presbyterian for coming and adding life to our campus through service around our chapel! We are s...
03/30/2026

Thank you to St Simons Presbyterian for coming and adding life to our campus through service around our chapel! We are so grateful for the hands and heart of the church serving Morningstar💙

Living Lent Saturday ☀️This Saturday in Living Lent is about Faith in Action.At Morningstar, our CEO, Beth VanDerbeck, p...
03/28/2026

Living Lent Saturday ☀️

This Saturday in Living Lent is about Faith in Action.

At Morningstar, our CEO, Beth VanDerbeck, prays for the same three points on her way to campus each morning.
- Peace
- Protection
- Provision

The content behind those prayers may shift from day to day, but the heart behind them remains the same.

It's a beautiful reminder that this work doesn't begin or end with us-- it begins in prayer.

Faith and prayer are at the core of who we are at Morningstar. It grounds us in moments of uncertainty and gives us courage to keep going when the work feels heavy and challenging.

Most of all, faith is in the children, loved and cared for by God, often through all of us and those who accept His invitation to be involved in what He is doing here.

Matthew 5:16

Join us today by praying for peace, protection, and provision.
And consider giving to and signing up for the Living Lent devos. 🙏

Day of Service - April 11th
PRAY. SERVE. GIVE.⭐

Thank you to the Cassina Garden Club for helping beautify the Morningstar campus! 🌿We are grateful for your time, effort...
03/25/2026

Thank you to the Cassina Garden Club for helping beautify the Morningstar campus! 🌿
We are grateful for your time, effort, and care in making our spaces even more welcoming for the children and staff we serve. 💚

Living Lent Saturday ☀️This Saturday in Living Lent is a highlight on our Counseling program.At Morningstar, our Mental ...
03/21/2026

Living Lent Saturday ☀️

This Saturday in Living Lent is a highlight on our Counseling program.

At Morningstar, our Mental Health Counselors walk alongside each child as they begin to heal from the deep wounds of trauma-- often rooted in abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Our Director of Counseling, Katrina Chisholm, shared a story of one young girl who arrived withdrawn and guarded. Rarely speaking and holding her emotions tightly locked away.

Katrina recalls not knowing what exact moment things changed, only that persistence and patience began to open a door. Meeting the young girl on her level, creating small spaces of comfort and safety until trust began to grow.

By the end of her time in our Counseling program, the young girl spoke freely about her dreams, passions, and hopes. Expressing love and confidence in her relationship with Katrina.

Hope doesn't always spring upon us in an instance, but in consistently showing up for one another, it is found and renewed.

Hebrews 10:23

Join us today by praying for our counselors; for knowledge in guiding each youth. Pray for those who undergo therapy; that they gain the necessary tools and strength for healing.

Consider giving to and signing up for the Living Lent devos. 🙏
Day of Service - April 11th
PRAY. SERVE. GIVE.⭐

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1 Youth Estate Drive
Brunswick, GA
31525

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Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc. was founded in 1997 to provide residential, foster care, and mental health services to children and youth. Our residential campus serves up to 5o youth with developmental and emotional challenges. Through our mental health program, we serve our children on campus and community children and youth. Our foster care program provides stable and loving homes for children and youth in the custody of DFCS.