Senior Leadership

Beth VanDerbeck
CEO
bvanderbeck@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700

Baxter Peffer
Director of Foster Care
bpeffer@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700 x 2104

Katrina Chisholm
Community Counseling Coordinator
kchisholm@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700 x 2702

Josh Johnson
Interim Residential Care Director
jjohnson@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700 x 2103

Jessica L. Johnson
Director of Human Resources
jljohnson@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700 x 2101

Lisa W. Johnson
Director of Development
ljohnson@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 267-3700 x 2122

Melinda Massey
Director of Finance
mmassey@morningstarcfs.org
(912) 342-8336

Board of Directors

Dean Bare, Chairman

Nick Doster, Vice-Chairman

Barbara Atchley, Secretary

Rick Shelnutt, Property Chair

Chip Beaton

Kelly Combs

Jerry House

Vickie McClinton

Kate Sabbe

Linda Sewell

Jeff Shadrick

John Turner

About Morningstar

Morningstar Children and Family Services was established in 1996. Today we have a team of over 100 staff serving hundreds of children annually.

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History

Morningstar was established on the old Boys Estate Campus. This campus has served children for over 55 years.

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Leadership Team

Meet our senior leaders and board of directors.

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Careers

Thinking about a career change? We have opportunities available. Learn and grow with us.

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Accreditations

Morningstar has been a fully accredited agency under CARF since 2007.

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Latest News

Keep up with what is happening at Morningstar Children and Family Services.

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Organizational Reports

Access our 2020-2022 Strategic Plan and view our recent annual reports.

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a sanctuary where
transformative teaching and healing affirms
our children through real relationships

Donate to Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 370
Brunswick, GA 31521

Morningstar Counseling Clinics

220 Santo Domingo Drive
Brunswick, GA 31525

13 N Winston Street
Reynolds, GA 31076

Morningstar Residential Campus
and Foster Care Services

1 Youth Estate Drive
Brunswick, GA 31525

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