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SPRING IS IN THE AIR
Gibault Children's Services hopped into Spring with quite the bounce! Spring brings renewal, growth, hope, and rejuvenation. Therefore, we are humbled to announce we have opened a private secure unit on the Terre Haute campus! The Kunkler North Dormitory will house male youth ages 11-15 years of age. We strive to meet the needs of our county, surrounding counties, and our community. By providing this new dormitory, an expansion of our services of life-changing opportunities through mental health counseling, treatment, therapy, and long-term residential care for children will meet the identified growth that is needed at Gibault. To learn more, please contact Admissions at THAdmissions@Gibault.org or 812-299-1156 and ask for Admissions.
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A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL CUFFMAN
Children at the Terre Haute Campus of Gibault Children's Services have been very busy working on their academic success. Third graders have successfully completed their IREAD (Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination) reading assessment based on Indiana Academic Standards. Currently, students are completing additional required state testing. In April, ILEARN (Indiana's Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network) testing for grades 3-8 will be conducted. Mr. Cuffman is very happy with the student focus to ensure all testing requirements are completed!
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With the growing size of ABLE (Autism Spectrum Behavioral Learning Environment) population, there will be classroom adjustments. This decision provides accommodations to add space for the students' comfort and optimizing program services.
With the addition of Kunkler North Dormitory, Mr. Cuffman and the faculty eagerly anticipate welcoming a growing number of new students. In response to this exciting expansion, Mr. Cuffman is thrilled to announce the addition of a brand-new classroom, further enhancing opportunities for learning and community growth!
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A YEAR IN FUNDRAISING INSPIRATION-IN ONE DAY
RAISE Catholic Regional Fundraising Workshops provided their annual training in March on Purdue University-Fort Wayne campus. Missy Rohrbach, Fund Development Coordinator for Gibault Children's Services, participated as part of her new onboarding with the Fund Development Department. This fundraising inspirational day allowed Missy to join fellow Catholic fundraising professionals for a day of education
and networking.
In one day, an all-inclusive opportunity included annual fund planning, major gifts training, and campaign essentials. These components are adding to the toolbox of Fund Development. The team can move forward with confidence, expanding focus, and continual relationship building opportunities across the community and the Knights of Columbus in support of the mission centered focus of life- changing opportunities for Gibault's youth.
Would you like to learn more of how to support our youth at Gibault Children's Services? Please contact Director of Fund Development, Melissa Reed at
812-298-3030 to schedule a visit.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3228
This year marks the 60th Annual Spaghetti Luncheon with the Knights of Columbus #3228 of hosting Gibault Children's Services Terre Haute Campus students and staff. This year, 35 students, including the Fund Development and Marketing Teams, attended. The opportunity also allowed the children to extend their field trip to the Indianapolis Zoo!
Each stop on the map allowed the children to be transported in style with an experience of comfort while riding on a Turner bus. The day was packed by wildlife observation, community engagement, social interactions, and dining over a delicious lunch. Each year the anticipation of being able to visit the K of C #3228 Fatima Hall for the Spaghetti Luncheon can never come quick enough! Their generosity always allows the children to benefit from their council after the annual adventure is over through their charitable donation too. How do you know if the spaghetti hit the spot for the kiddos? When the boys and girls raised their hands and asked for THIRDS!!
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
This month's Kroc's Burcher Shop meat and cheese tray winner is Tyra Trueblood! Tyra has worked tirelessly to organize for our CARF Accreditation. Thank you, Tyra!
Additionally, Sara Mesaeh received a meat and cheese tray. She worked diligently on the CARF Accreditation site survey and deserved a shout out too. Way to go, Sara!
Keyair Bates, an employee at Gibault's Northwest Campus, had her name drawn to win an extra $100 on her paycheck! We are very happy to have her on the team and being a part of Gibault's mission!
If you would like to be a part of providing life-changing opportunities for Gibault youth, visit our employment opportunities page!
Join Gibault | Careers in Youth Support & Education
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CAMPUS VISITS
The marketing team has been out in the community spreading awareness about Gibault Children's Services. Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus held a March Madness Family Night event. Keith Madley, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, provided ISU gear to their employees and residents for the event!
| A visit to the Indiana State University campus by Kieth Madley and Tre Stephens allowed an opportunity with Fedia Louis, MSW, LCSW and her SOWK 130 class: Introduction to Social Welfare course to learn about Gibault Children's Services program offerings. It was very engaging and provided an inquisitive discussion! | |
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College criminology students with Assistant Professor of Criminology visited our beautiful campus in March. This annual tour of our campus is always one that ends in many new students understanding the importance of Gibault Children's Services mission and importance of community relationships. | | |
GIBAULT'S ANNUAL
EASTER EGG HUNT
Gibault's Terre Haute Campus staff and their families enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt on March 28th. As you can see in the photos, both little and big hands were able to collect colorful eggs! Gold and silver eggs brought BIG smiles! Staff looks forward to bringing their families to campus to visit each year and share the peaceful feeling of Gibault's
360-acre Campus.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
#1221 AND #9696
Fish Fry Season is a wrap!
Knights of Columbus Councils #1221, New Albany and #9696, Lowell invited Fund Development to attend their fish fry dinners to set up a tip jar. These proceeds will benefit our 2026 Autism Walk held on our Terre Haute Campus.
This has been an extraordinary Fish Fry Season, and we appreciate the continued Knights of Columbus and community support of our Gibault Children's Services Independent Living Program!
We will see you next year!
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LUGGAGE IS NOT ALWAYS
USED FOR VACATIONS
An unspoken experience children of Gibault Children's Services encounter is a lack of luggage needed for their discharge from our program services. Ensuring we provide a sense of dignity upon their departure supports their comfort level during a very important transition. We are in need of new and gently used luggage pieces for our youth. Please consider this small token of support that will make certain each child is in possession of appropriate baggage to carry their belongings.
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AUTISM AWARENESS WALK
Terre Haute Gibault Children's Services in partnership with Indiana State University's Human Development students is hosting an Autism Awareness Walk to represent our Autism Behavioral Learning Environment Program (ABLE). This event will be held on April 11, 2026, on our
Terre Haute campus.
Participants in the event will be made up of Gibault youth diagnosed with Autism, employees, and invited community partners. We would like to cordially invite you too! See the QR code below!
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GOLD SPONSORS
Jim & Jan Funk
Mike & Julie Blankman
Bill & Toni McDonald
Dave & Pam DeKoninck
SILVER SPONSORS
Dr. Pearlette Springer
These generous donors truly represent many committed individuals within the Gibault Board of Trustees and our community who financially support our Gibault Children's Services mission. As donors, they provide life-changing opportunities for our children. ABLE unit appreciates these Gold and Silver Sponsor donations to help make this event successful!
| Collaboration for the event also includes a need from our community, friends, and staff to fund this effort. Money is needed for t-shirts, games, prizes, balloons, banners, and sweet treats. If you would like to donate, please click here Donate to Gibault | Support Youth & Family Services. Please include ABLE in the comment section to ensure your funds are delegated to the correct project. | |
GIBAULT GOLF SCRAMBLE
Gibault’s 30th annual Golf Scramble will be held at The Country Club of Terre Haute on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am with Tee off at 12:00 pm. Awards will be presented following the scramble.
We are extremely happy to announce we have filled our golf team roster!
Sponsorship opportunities are still being accepted!
Please send sponsorships to Gibault Children's Services by May 4, 2026. Don't delay!
We are eager to receive support on this monumental 30th year event. The first cut and fairway are ready to go! Below is a sponsorship brochure for more information.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-FATHER AUGUST YOUNG, COUNCIL #1790
For over two decades, Knights of Columbus Council #1790 has provided funding for children and their families. This remarkable support by way of a Golf Scramble has provided Gibault Children's Services over $100,000.
Please consider participating in this event on June 13, 2026, at the Garrett Country Club in Garrett, Indiana, and be a part of Council #1790's monumental endeavor. Please contact 260-582-1363 to enroll your team today! Tee off will be at 8:00am with dinner and awards presentation immediately following the Golf Scramble.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
April 11th
Autism Awareness Walk
May 14th
Golf Scramble
September 3rd
Fr. Campagna Birthday Celebration & Spaghetti Dinner
September 19th
Envoy, Family, and Friends Picnic
October 27
Campagna Campus Trunk or Treat & Chili Supper
November 17
Campagna Campus Friendsgiving Dinner
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