Testimonials

The Rileys

Before Rehoboth Acres opened its doors, we were unsure what life after high school would look like for our autistic son, Mason. We were in search of an adult day program that would not only provide him with daily living skills but also personal happiness and fulfillment.

Once we heard about the opening of Rehoboth Acres and were able to meet some of the amazing staff, we knew without a doubt that our prayers had been answered, and that it was the perfect choice for our son.

Rehoboth Acres is a well-managed facility with a caring and professional staff that is passionately involved by providing a safe environment, purposeful activities, bible lessons, social opportunities and personal daily living skills. Mason is building self-confidence, meeting personal goals, fostering a sense of belonging and truly thriving! We have so much gratitude for the love, support and guidance that each staff member exhibits on a daily basis. We are blessed to be a part of the Rehoboth family!

Suzanne Mitchell

Before July 2025, Keshia’s life might be described as boring! She spent most days with just Dennis and me, doing whatever errands we did and sitting watching TV or working her iPad. We knew this was not how she should spend her days. We hoped for a place she could go during the day to be with friends, learn and have fun. And then God…He provided when the dream of Rehoboth Acres became a reality. Keshia loves getting to go each day. She spends the day laughing and learning with friends. She is in an environment where the love of Jesus shines, and where He is honored each day! Our hearts are filled with joy thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers who love and care for Keshia and her friends. Rehoboth Acres is an answered prayer and we are so grateful to be a part of this amazing program.

William Brown

I’m so thankful for Rehoboth Acres. It’s more than a program — it’s a community that brings joy, purpose, and belonging to my son’s life. I truly believe God led us here, to a place where His love shines through the staff and every moment of care. Seeing my son grow in confidence and peace reminds me daily of God’s faithfulness and grace.

Rebecca Holland

In 2019 I became guardian to my 42 year old brother, Jim, after both our parents passed away. In 1977 Jim contracted bacterial meningitis when he was 5 months old, leaving him with an intellectual disability and severe autism. Although Jim requires round the clock care, he lived at home with our parents until 2020, when our dad passed away (our mom passed away in 2010.) In 2021 Jim was diagnosed with aggressive and untreatable glaucoma, leaving him blind. His behaviors became too difficult and unsafe for his group home provider to manage, and he was moved to San Antonio State Supported Living Center, six hours away from me. It was an extremely difficult admission process, and I am grateful he was admitted there and grateful for the care he is now receiving. Sadly, there are many families struggling with a lack of options for their loved ones with severe autism. Not only are the wait lists for help long, but more and more group homes are closing due to funding issues. I am so excited to see God’s hand move in the forming of Rehoboth Acres. Our prayer and desire is that Rehoboth would provide an exceptional community of love, support, and safety to our loved ones with these challenges, giving them a place of peace to grow and thrive.

Shelley Scraver

When I was 18, God put it on my heart to adopt. I had 2 biological kids, back to back, and then 3 years later, my husband and I adopted a 17 month old girl from China. 2 years later, I was on an adoption website and read about a little boy 5 years old, who had been abandoned at birth on bus tracks when a stranger intervened and he had been in an orphanage ever since. I knew I could be his mom. A short video showed a cute, normal little boy playing cars. As the adoption process went forward, we would hear different terms like hypoevolutionism and just chalked it up to orphanage neglect like our first adoption. But when we got over there, it was clear that it was more, and we questioned if we would be able to even keep him safe.

At the age of 6, he was not potty trained and could not speak and had to be watched constantly. Our guide tried to talk us out of the adoption but I did not feel like God was telling us to not do this hard thing. My oldest son was 8 at the time and he gave us additional reassurance that this was his brother; he didn’t see his handicap. We adopted him and brought him home and life was very difficult with 4 kids now, 3 businesses, no nearby family support, and even a home church my husband had started. But God gave us grace upon grace and I very imperfectly began learning what it was to be a special needs mom.