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"The area I came from wasn’t the best environment. Though I didn’t want to be here at first, I’d say my mom did the right thing. The houseparents are like family. They changed my life. I matured in all aspects from being a little kid to growing into a man.” ~Jacob Edwards, Class of 2018 … [Read more...] about Jacob Edwards, Class of 2018

"I didn’t know how to make friends. I had a lot of problems. I felt like I was stuck in quicksand. Then I came to Kurn Hattin. It was a slow process, but I was given a lot of structure and I needed and responded to that structure.“ ~Christiana Mylott, Class of 2018 … [Read more...] about Christiana Mylott, Class of 2018

"My son has since graduated from high school and just turned 18! He’s an accomplished jazz musician and artist. Thank you Kurn Hattin for all you do for children.”  ~Chantal Paulino, Mother … [Read more...] about Chantal Paulino, Mother

"I can’t help reiterating my admiration and thanks to a wonderful haven for needy children and one which has provided guidance, education and encouragement to many, many children, who have gone on to lead meaningful adulthood lives, some who have become leaders in society.” ~James Barschdorf, Class … [Read more...] about James Barschdorf

"Discipline, respect, loyalty, and love are what I learned from the houseparents. I have 3 older brothers and we all went there. Thanks Kurn Hattin–Always the place I call home." ~Stephen Smith, Class of 1994 … [Read more...] about Stephen Smith

"Kurn Hattin gave me guidance and structure when I needed it most. Kurn Hattin was the most perfect support my parents could have asked for. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child. Kurn Hattin is that village” ~Gizenia Boyd, Class of 2005 … [Read more...] about Gizenia Boyd

“Best years of my life. I’m now 36 married and have 3 beautiful daughters. Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for everything this school did for me. Kurn Hattin definitely made me the man I am today.” ~Tom Adkins, Class of 1995 … [Read more...] about Tom Adkins

“Kurn Hattin was the best choice my family ever made for me. When I was in the 8th grade I didn’t want to leave.” ~Kristen McDaniel, Class of 1991 … [Read more...] about Kristen McDaniel