Our Story
Built on family.
Run with purpose.
Get Home Soon was founded by people who believe every child deserves a home that holds them.
Our Story
Get Home Soon was founded by people who believe every child deserves a home that holds them.
Denise Banks-Wilson and her husband left St. Louis with a clear purpose. Both had spent years serving their communities — in family, in faith, in work — and when their children were grown, they asked themselves what was next. The answer was Gastonia, and it was Get Home Soon.
They saw children moving through a system that moved too fast and felt too impersonal. They knew what it meant to have a family that holds you — and they decided to build a home that does the same for youth who need it most.
The name says everything. Get Home Soon is the goal — not just a name. Every resident, every plan, every conversation is pointed toward that moment when a child goes back to their family, ready for what comes next.
"We didn't come from institutions. We came from family — and that's exactly what we built."
— Denise & Calvin Wilson, Co-FoundersConsistent routines, around-the-clock supervision, and a staff-secure setting built for youth who need more support than a standard group home can offer.
The founders didn't come from institutions — they came from family. That shows in how the homes are run, staffed, and felt by the people who live in them.
Every placement begins with a plan and ends with a goal. We work closely with placing agencies and families to track progress and prepare for what comes next.
Call us directly for urgent placements or to check current bed availability. You can also reach us by email anytime.
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