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Relief House Parents
Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking married Christian couples who:

  • Have been married 10+ years
  • Are active and serving in a Bible-teaching church
  • Have a heart for mentoring and supporting young moms
  • Demonstrate a healthy, Christ-centered marriage
  • Are compassionate, patient, and emotionally steady
  • Are teachable and willing to be trained

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision and presence in the home during scheduled respite times
  • Maintain a safe, calm, and structured environment
  • Build healthy, trusting relationships with residents
  • Model Christ-centered living and healthy family dynamics
  • Offer encouragement, guidance, and support as needed
  • Communicate clearly with full-time house parents regarding any needs or concerns

 Personal Qualities

  • Warm, positive, and nurturing demeanor
  • Ability to set healthy boundaries with grace
  • Strong communication and relational skills
  • A heart to serve “the least of these” with love and dignity

Requirements

  • Live a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free lifestyle (including vaping)
  • Willingness to complete:
    • Background check (via Protect My Ministry or similar)
    • Credit check
    • Application, interview, and references
  • Must disclose any items that may appear on background reports

Why This Role Matters

By serving as a respite house parent, you are helping create a sustainable, loving environment where young moms can truly thrive.

Your presence allows our full-time house parents to rest—so they can continue pouring into residents with consistency, strength, and care.

Together, we are building a home where lives—and generations—are changed.

DESCRIPTION

What does it look like?

You’ll be living in the home with the girls as a family 2 days a week).

Skills

  • Must be comfortable with household management and scheduling  
  • Must be able to lift small children to help the residents care for their children
  • Assess the needs of the residents to help set them up to be successful at meeting appropriate goals that challenge & encourage growth.

Duties

  • Transport residents to medical, educational, church or various other appointments or activities
  • Provide a caring and supportive atmosphere for residents as they heal from their past & learn to become the mom that God has called her to be.
  • Assist residents with life skills such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, healthy eating habits, menu planning, and delegate household chores amongst the residents.
  • House father provide mentor opportunities to father of children 

Requirements

  • Mandatory reporter – if residents were victims of abuse or are abusive to others house parents must be able to act on this information.

Learn More About How You Can Make  a Difference

It’s not just a job but an opportunity to shape countless new lives. 

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 43
Richland WA 99352

Contact Us

(509)942-4514

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