What is The Tipton Home?     

The Tipton Home is made up of children of all ages, house parents, and other staff.  The purpose of Tipton Home is to provide a loving, Christian atmosphere where children can grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.  Children who come to live at Tipton Home are looking for friendship, warmth, love, and a place to call "home".  For various reasons, the families of these children cannot care for them.  These children need and desire a helping hand.                                  

Tipton Home is, and always has been, under the direction of the elders of the Tipton Church of Christ.  These men and their wives are an influence and encouragement to the children and staff.                                                                                                               

A family setting is provided at Tipton Home.  Children reside in a cottage with a set of house parents. These house parents strive to meet the children's needs and provide a loving home.  The children attend the Tipton Public Schools.  Many of the students excel in academic areas, as well as in extracurricular activities. All children have duties in their cottages as well as jobs on campus. These duties teach the children to learn how to work together and prepare them for jobs when they leave us.                                 

                                               The "Three R's"                       

Tipton Home stresses the "Three R's": respect, resourcefulness, and responsibility. If developed properly, these traits are the essence of true self-esteem and the basis of success.      

A child who has been taught respect for others will transfer that respect to himself. Respect for one's self increases self-esteem and the ability to work with others.     

A child at Tipton Home is responsible not just for his own behavior, but also for a daily routine of chores. A child who is responsible will be much more willing to accept school assignments and other tasks later in life.                                                                                    

A resourceful child, one who has learned to do a lot with a little, will be prepared to try repeatedly until he succeeds.  He will learn to succeed with the talents and material goods which are available. He will not give up when obstacles confront him. The Three R's add up to learning: learning about life, people, and success.  Success in life is dependent upon determination, perseverance, and effort. These are the things which Tipton Home puts a great emphasis. It is our desire that our children become worthwhile Christian additions to the world in which they live. This can be accomplished with the talents each has been given and the fortitude he has developed.                     

How do I place a child in Tipton Home?   _{Child Application Forms}

The Tipton Home provides care to dependent, neglected, or abused children regardless of sex, race, or religion.

Do you know someone Tipton Home might help? Referrals for children come from parents, grandparents, preachers, friends, caseworkers, or anyone who knows a child who needs a stable and structured environment in which to live.

Legal guardians maintain their legal rights and give written consent for the child to be placed. Children are placed on a voluntary basis.

It is our desire to help as many children as possible and to strengthen them and their families.