Our History

Westview Boys’ Home began in 1956 when a group of caring, Christian men sought to provide a refuge for needy boys.  When the old Westview school system closed in western Harmon County, these men purchased the original 13 acre campus to begin the Home.  Using the old Westview school site, boys slept dormitory-style in the old school building and used the gymnasium for recreation.  Five years later, structured family-style living was introduced; at the time this was an innovative approach to child care.

Over the years, strong leaders have helped the Home to grow (see Executive Directors).  And as our campus grew, it became unique.   Caring donors gave other pieces of land to the Home, and large ranch-style homes were built on them, so that all of the boys do not live confined to a single campus.  Today, the boys reside in six individual brick homes spread over 1,600 acres.  Each individual home offers youngsters a comfortable, warm, family-type atmosphere with parent models of the Christian lifestyle.  People of outstanding passion and character have come to help boys as staff members of this Home:  some of the best of the best are listed under the Ed Deaver Service Award.  We have been joined by a number of wonderful volunteers; some of the best of these are honored with the Bill and Christene Nichols Volunteer Award.

Deaver Service Award | Nichols Volunteer Award | Executive Directors