Guardian of Light: Paul Braddy

Guardians of Light: Our People, Our Stories. At Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home, the real magic comes from the people who pour their hearts into serving our youth and families every single day. Our staff brings compassion, creativity, and resilience to every role—and we think it’s time to celebrate them! Staff Spotlight: Paul Braddy Role: Director […]

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Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth

Integrated Hope: Youth Substance-Related Treatment at Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home

For adolescents dealing with emotional trauma or behavioral challenges, substance use often enters the picture as an unhealthy coping mechanism. Effective substance abuse treatment for youth requires addressing these co-occurring challenges together rather than in isolation. At Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home in Torrington, Wyoming, our specialized recovery services have served as an essential pillar of […]

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Guardian of Light: Kurstin Barrett

Guardians of Light: Our People, Our Stories. At Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home, the real magic comes from the people who pour their hearts into serving our youth and families every single day. Our staff brings compassion, creativity, and resilience to every role—and we think it’s time to celebrate them! Staff Spotlight: Kurstin Barrett Role: Educational […]

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Guardian of Light: William Porter

Guardians of Light: Our People, Our Stories. At Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home, the real magic comes from the people who pour their hearts into serving our youth and families every single day. Our staff brings compassion, creativity, and resilience to every role—and we think it’s time to celebrate them! Staff Spotlight: William Porter Role: TherapistYears […]

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WyoGives 2026: Invest in Wyoming Youth

Every young person deserves the chance to heal, grow, and discover what’s possible. At Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home, we work with youth facing challenges that many people never see — and we walk alongside them until they can walk on their own. More Than Their Circumstances Consider a teenager who arrived at Saint Joseph’s carrying […]

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How Play Therapy Resolves Trauma in Youth

Speaking Without Words: How Play Therapy Resolves Trauma in Youth

When an adolescent or young resident experiences severe emotional turmoil or past trauma, traditional “talk therapy” can feel like an impossible hurdle. Play therapy for youth offers a critical alternative when expecting a young person to precisely articulate deep emotional distress is too difficult. Trauma often shuts down the very parts of the brain responsible […]

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