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May 2024 by Sierra Hill
The love and acceptance I experienced while living here has been UNMATCHED. Between the houseparents, the counselors, the social workers, the teachers, and the staff overall I can think of so many wonderful things to say! They were human and showed that Christ can really use a person who is willing to help! I had a difficult childhood and even had times when I experienced difficulty when at Cookson. But difficulty is a part of life, anywhere you go really. Cookson truly helped me overcome a lot and experience so much healing. There have been so many transitions I’ve witnessed Cookson go through as they strive to improve their program and increase the impact they can make in the lives that placed in their care. Def a place to look at when searching for somewhere to help a young person at risk!
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April 2024 by Unknown
Very Rude receptionist
edited to add that it’s very unprofessional to assume. I haven’t spoken with your school in 2 weeks! Speaks volumes!
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April 2024 by Lexie Kelly
I absolutely love this place. I was placed here when I was 15. I graduated in 2023. Honestly, I was super scared at first and wanted nothing to do with Cookson. Then, I noticed that everyone was on my team. Every single person wanted me to succeed. That was something I wasn't used to. They didn't even know me at first. No one overlooked me, even with all my trauma. The teachers there are amazing!!! I loved having one on one learning. Cookson Hills gave me a healthy environment to work through all my trauma and also helped me learn what real healthy relationships are. They helped me understand that just because you have trauma and make mistakes doesn't mean you are bad. I am forever grateful for Cookson Hills Christian School!!!! I truly believe in their Moto, It's not fool-proof. It's difficult. And it's worth it. I also love the Christian foundation. These people really know how to show the love of Christ!!!!!!
I also found my forever family at Cookson!!!!!!!! Which I thought would never happen
I am who I am today because I was placed at Cookson!! Cookson Hills has given me so much and helped me become a better person. The Cookson Hills Family will always be apart of me. I will always have a home to go to. I will always have someone to talk to.
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April 2024 by Bailey Asbell
I was sent to Cookson when I was younger for many reasons but mostly due to a dysfunctional family life that had altered my youth in many ways . My dad found Cookson and sent me there and I stayed there for some time . Although I left not on the best of terms , as an adult I have realized that was one of the best decisions over my life . The values and people I met at Cookson have lasted throughout my whole life now .
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January 2024 by Lacey Wagner
If you are looking to add to the family look no further! Cookson Corso has been more then amazing when it come to me and my family picking out Capone! After many hours of conversations and many many pictures and videos as well as updates along the way we were able to bring the most perfect boy home!Not only do they have amazing blood lines The temperament and our puppy is truly amazing I couldn’t be happier with our boy and the Cookson family!Not only are they an awesome dog breeder they are wonderful dog owners and keep in touch no matter what! As well as train dogs they have my Emmylou right now and she’s already learned so much! I can’t wait to get her back!
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January 2024 by Bennie moreland
I was dropped there when I was real young and didn't return to my parents until I was 11 I stayed with some really good people they were the Shubert's
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September 2023 by Canyon VanSandt
good soup
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August 2023 by John Thurstenson
Are you looking for ROI in your giving? You should be and you cannot beat Cookson Hills for real lasting ministry impact. They are breaking the cycle of family dysfunction and having an eternal impact on so many life stories.This is a great place to work, volunteer, and give. The people there are mission centered and love the Lord and the kids He sends them to love.
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July 2023 by Deborah S Peterson
I was there in 1976/1977.
I was a preacher's & a missionary kid.
I had lived in South America all my life since I was 3 months old,
We returned to the US when I was 15.
My parents left me there because we didn't get along.
Upon arriving I stayed at the unwed mothers home that was ran by my aunt & uncle " Ruth & Bud Pummill" whom I had never met. Ruth was my dad's older sister.
I wasn't pregnant, my parent's were very unhappy with me, & thought they could rehabilate me by sending me there.
They took my jeans away & burned them, my makeup my radio & other items they didn't believe was religious.
Mother's were pushed into giving up their babies, I was handcuffed to my bed after attempting to leave, after being there for several months.
I know have PTSD from it all.
I had found several years ago , where there were records of the babies for adoption.
If any of you that were there at that time remember any of this, please!!! Reach out & pos It. It has haunted me. They took those babies I know the truth!!
Those records are still around!
The whole thing is a scam!????
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May 2023 by escarlin
This school does not value their kids as who they are and tries desperately to change them and their parents in the wrong direction. They do not respect the birth/adopted parents of the kids and instead of healing, they rip them from their families and normal connections and normal lives. Do not send your child here, this is not a good place.
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April 2023 by Deborah Peterson (Gypsybutrfly)
I was there in 1976/1977.I was a preacher's & a missionary kid.I had lived in South America all my life since I was 3 months old,We returned to the US when I was 15.My parents left me there because we didn't get along.Upon arriving I stayed at the unwed mothers home that was ran by my aunt & uncle " Ruth & Bud Pummill" whom I had never met. Ruth was my dad's older sister.I wasn't pregnant, my parent's were very unhappy with me, & thought they could rehabilate me by sending me there.They took my jeans away & burned them, my makeup my radio & other items they didn't believe was religious.Mother's were pushed into giving up their babies, I was handcuffed to my bed after attempting to leave, after being there for several months.I know have PTSD from it all.I had found several years ago , where there were records of the babies for adoption.If any of you that were there at that time remember any of this, please!!! Reach out & pos It. It has haunted me. They took those babies I know the truth!!Those records are still around!The whole thing is a scam!????
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March 2023 by Deborah P.
I was there in 1976/1977. I was a preachers & a missionary kid. I had lived all my life since I was 3 months old, in South America. We returned to the US when I was 15. I was stayed at the unwed mothers home that was ran by my aunt & uncle " Ruth & Bud Pummill" whom I had never met. Ruth was my dad's older sister. I wasn't pregnant,. My parents left me there because we didn't get along! Upon arriving there after my parent's left the next day, they took my jeans away & burned them, my ma, my radio & other items they didnt believe was religious. Mothers were pushed into giving up their babies, I was handcuffed to my bed after attempting to leave. I know have PTSD from it all. I had found several years ago , where there were records of a Catholic church that they had sold the babies for adoption to. If any of you that were there at that time remember any of this, please!!! Reach out & post. It has haunted me all these years. My cousin Daniel Pummill is now and MD at the same place they took those babie I know the truth!, I saw the court records! Those records are still around! The whole thing is a scam!
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February 2023 by Xombie Gee
This place was terrible back in the 60's/70's. Good for them if they changed, but back then it was all religious brainwashing, corporal punishment, forced labor or don't eat, etc. And, any "school" these days that orients itself on a specific religious myth means some parts of a necessary and balanced education in critical thinking are being left out on purpose!
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February 2023 by Crystal Lewis
My mom was sent here back in 1966. She left when she turned 18 in 1970. She always had good things to say about her stay here and about her house family. I don't remember her ever saying anything bad about it. I wish I could remember her house parents names.
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February 2023 by Eric English
I was incarcerated there in my youth. I was badly abused there and still have nightmares about my time there, That was over thirty years ago. I still hate my parents, and all Christians really, because of my time there. I hope they have changed but I doubt it.
