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Current Events: 2011
Your Gift To Help a Child is Doubled!
Your Gift To Help a Child is Doubled!
December 01, 2011
A $200,000 challenge gift has been issued giving BCH friends an amazing opportunity to double the financial total of their gifts to Baptist Children’s Homes.
Financial donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to the $200,000 challenge gift total. Imagine how many more lives you are helping because your gift is doubled through the challenge. It is an investment that makes a difference in the lives of boys and girls!
Also, you can choose to honor someone special by making a gift in honor or memory of that person. Baptist Children's Homes will notify the person or their family with a special holiday card featuring artwork by one of our children.
All gifts going towards this special challenge must be received by January 31, 2012. Any gift given between now and then automatically goes to meeting the challenge gift.
You can give online at www.bchfamily.org/givenow or contact Brenda Gray at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1230 or email her at bbgray@bchfamily.org for more information.
New Family Care Program Serves Moms and Children
New Family Care Program Serves Moms and Children
November 23, 2011
Baptist Children’s Homes has begun Family Care, a new residential program to empower single mothers and their children for success!
Family Care offers supportive group homes for single mothers and their children. The new program provides a goal-focused living environment within a cottage setting. Family Care is specifically structured to help mothers transition to a successful, independent living situation. Many mothers and children are among the “hidden homeless”, moving from sofa to make-shift beds in homes with anyone allowing them to stay. This service will connect a mother and her family with the necessary resources and other community services needed to regain control of her life.
Goals and Expectations... Mothers learn the skills needed to obtain and maintain a stable home, job and income. Baptist Children’s Homes’ counselor and live-in residential manager assist the mother in setting and achieving family goals, developing parenting and job skills, budgeting, resolving transportational needs, and realizing spiritual growth. Mothers commit to work and/or attend school at least 30 hours per week, save a percent of their income, provide appropriate care for their children, and participate in counseling sessions provided by Family Care. Each family will be responsible for cottage chores.
Qualifications... Mothers must be at least 18 years old and have legal custody of their children. Admission qualifications can include lack of financial stability, potential or current homelessness, few or no job skills, and little or no family support.
Cost... Mothers are responsible to pay a monthly $60 program fee after their first month of residence. If outside employment has not been obtained after one month from date of placement, the client will work 10 hours per week at the Baptist Children’s Homes campus to earn credit hours to be applied toward the monthly fee.
Keeping Families Together... Family Care’s ultimate goal is to keep mothers and their children together. Baptist Children’s Homes is dedicated to providing the guidance, counseling and after care to help mothers rebuild their lives and restore their hope while caring for their children.
Click here to read how 24-year-old Shasta and single mothers are being helped through Family Care.
For information please contact:
Central NC: Regina Keener at 1.800.476.3669 or rrkeener@bchfamily.org
Western NC: Tim Dailey at 1.800.476.3669 or tpdailey@bchfamily.org
See Kourri at Convention Annual Meeting
See Kourri at Convention Annual Meeting
November 03, 2011
See Kourri at the Annual Meeting of the Baptist State Convention! Tuesday, November 8 at 1:55 p.m.
Kourri will join Baptist Children's Homes president Michael C. Blackwell on stage during General Session III to share her testimony. Hear in person how her life has changed since coming to Baptist Children's Homes.
Baptist Children's Homes residents and their care givers will be at our display booth in the convention center exhibit hall on Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 8. Please stop by and visit with them.
This year's meeting of the Baptist State Convention of NC takes place at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro at 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro, NC, 27407. The Koury Convention Center is located in the Sheraton Hotel.
Annual Offering Changes Children's Lives!
Annual Offering Changes Children's Lives!
September 26, 2011
In November 2009, Kourri accepted Christ as her Savior! The teenager's life has been forever changed through Baptist Children's Homes. Churches help empower Baptist Children's Homes' Christ-centered ministry by participating in the Annual Offering. Your church plays a vital role in introducing North Carolina children to the love of Jesus. And because of your support, lives are transformed! The Week of Prayer is November 13 -20, and this year's goal is $1,450,00. Call 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1209 to order offering materials for your church including bulletins, envelopes, and Kourri's powerful video. **Watch Kourri's story, download online materials, and learn more by clicking on www.bchfamily.org/offering. You can also give an individual gift to the offering by giving online at www.bchfamily.org/givenow
One-day Missions Outreach in September
September 07, 2011
There’s no better way to learn about Baptist Children’s Homes than to participate in the ministry. Please be a part of these upcoming events and see firsthand how children's lives are being changed in the name of Christ.
Western Area Conference
Broyhill Home, Clyde
Thursday, September 8 at 4:00 pm
This year's theme is "Sharing God's Love." The afternoon includes gospel singing, and children's testimonies, and a free barbecue meal. Baptist Children's Homes president Michael C. Blackwell will be speaking. Call 1-828-627-9254 or email Nancy at nkallen@bchfamily.org.
Fall Friends of Children Workdays
From painting to planting, Friends of Children workdays offer your church an opportunity to work side-by-side with BCH’s children and staff. Tours available. Lunch provided.
Odum Home, Pembroke
Saturday, September 10
Oak Ranch, Sanford
Camp Duncan for girls, Aberdeen
Saturday, September 17
Kennedy Home, Kinston
Mills Home, Thomasville
Cameron Boys Camp, Cameron
Saturday, September 24
Annual Offering Week of Prayer
November 13 to November 20
A time of prayer for the BCH ministry and the month where
churches collect an annual offering.
For more information about any of these events or to register, please contact Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1277 or email him at awilliams@bchfamily.org
Upcoming Events Offer Opportunities
June 22, 2011
There’s no better way to learn about Baptist Children’s Homes than to participate in the ministry. Please be a part of these upcoming events and see firsthand how children's lives are being changed in the name of Christ.
Western Area Conference
Broyhill Home, Clyde
Thursday, September 8 at 4:00 pm
This year's theme is "Sharing God's Love." The afternoon includes gospel singing, and children's testimonies, and a free barbecue meal. Baptist Children's Homes president Michael C. Blackwell will be speaking. Call 1-828-627-9254 or email Nancy at nkallen@bchfamily.org.
Fall Friends of Children Workdays
From painting to planting, Friends of Children workdays offer your church an opportunity to work side-by-side with BCH’s children and staff. Tours available. Lunch provided.
Odum Home, Pembroke
Saturday, September 10
Oak Ranch, Sanford
Camp Duncan for girls, Aberdeen
Saturday, September 17
Kennedy Home, Kinston
Mills Home, Thomasville
Cameron Boys Camp, Cameron
Saturday, September 24
Annual Offering Week of Prayer
November 13 to November 20
A time of prayer for the BCH ministry and the month where
churches collect an annual offering.
For more information about any of these events or to register, please contact Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1277 or email him at awilliams@bchfamily.org
Learn about the ministry...schedule a speaker
June 15, 2011
Would your church or organization like to learn more about Baptist Children's Homes? Schedule a representative to come speak. A speaker will come on a date convenient for you and share how children's lives are being changed. Dates coinciding with the fall Annual Offering season will fill up quickly so please call today. To schedule, call 1-800-476-3669 ext. 1209 or email Karen at kfincher@bchfamily.org.
Children’s Homes Receives Perfect Reaccreditation Score
Children’s Homes Receives Perfect Reaccreditation Score
April 05, 2011
By J. Blake Ragsdale BCH Director of Communications
Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) strives to achieve excellence in every aspect of its statewide ministry to children and families. The exceptional quality that has been realized by the child care organization was officially confirmed in February when BCH received its reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). In addition, the ministry was given a perfect score in its final evaluation.
“Accreditation is the highest form of validation and affirmation of excellence that an agency like ours can have,” says BCH president Michael C. Blackwell. “It affirms that Baptist Children’s Homes is among the elite in providing the highest possible quality of services to children and families.”
COA is an independent, non-for-profit accrediting body accrediting more than 1,500 private and public organizations serving children, individuals and families in the USA and Canada. The reaccreditation process occurs every four years. BCH received its first accreditation in 1987 and has been accredited ever since.
From February 13 to February 16, COA’s three-member review team visited BCH’s statewide locations conducting detailed examinations of the nonprofit’s residential services, administrative functions, and facilities. The review also included interviewing 65 staff members, residents and trustees.
COA representatives were so impressed by their findings that Blackwell received notification of the successful reaccreditation less than 50 hours after reviewers completed their visits.
“We scored perfect on all of the 667 individual standards COA required us to meet,” Blackwell explains. “We did not receive a single written demerit.”
It traditionally takes more time for an organization to receive its results from COA. Representatives must evaluate their findings and prepare a written review citing any issues discovered during the process. In BCH’s case, as explained in the February 18th email sent to Blackwell by COA president Richard Klarberg, there were no faults to cite.
“Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc. was expedited through the Pre-Commission Review Report process as a result of not receiving any out of compliance ratings in any of the fundamental practice standards,” Klarberg stated in his email. “Congratulations on this amazing achievement.”
Blackwell says that among the standout comments from reviewers was a glowing statement regarding BCH’s intentional Christian focus. “This particular reviewer said that out of all the faith-based organizations he has examined, none of them were on par with BCH when it came to our commitment to carrying out ministry.”
The reaccreditation process is a necessary one for Baptist Children’s Homes and other agencies offering similar services. Blackwell is more than pleased with BCH’s remarkable results and knows that the excellence that has been realized sends a powerful message.
“It moves Baptist Children’s Homes into a status of excellence that few organizations have achieved,” Blackwell says. “It sets us apart and communicates to our churches, supporters and friends that settling for second best will never be an option when it comes to providing the highest level of care to children and families.”
2011 Missions Opportunities and Events
February 01, 2011
There’s no better way to learn about Baptist Children’s Homes than to participate in the ministry. Throughout the year, BCH offers statewide opportunities for you, your church or organization. Make a note of these special dates below as you make plans for your upcoming year.
Food Roundup Collection Dates
April 25 to May 6
Spring Friends of Children Workdays
From painting to planting, Friends of Children workdays offer your church an opportunity to work side-by-side with BCH’s children and staff. Tours available. Lunch provided.
Kennedy Home, Kinston
Saturday, April 30
Oak Ranch, Sanford
Saturday, May 7
Mills Home, Thomasville
Cameron Boys Camp, Cameron
Odum Home, Pembroke
Saturday, May 14
Cameron Boys Camp Founders Day
Tuesday, May 3
Boys serve as tour guides showing you the forest campsites where they live and help construct. Testimonies, songs and a meal round-out this special day.
Broyhill Home Barbecue Festival
Saturday, May 14
The Barbecue Festival is a day of family fun and delicious food at BCH’s western North Carolina campus.
Western Area Conference
Broyhill Home, Clyde
Thursday, September 8
Hear songs and powerful testimonies from children living
at BCH’s western area locations. A meal is provided.
Fall Friends of Children Workdays
Odum Home, Pembroke
Saturday, September 10
Oak Ranch, Sanford
Camp Duncan for girls, Aberdeen
Saturday, September 17
Kennedy Home, Kinston
Mills Home, Thomasville
Cameron Boys Camp, Cameron
Saturday, September 24
Annual Offering Week of Prayer
November 13 to November 20
A time of prayer for the BCH ministry and the month where
churches collect an annual offering.
For more information about any of these events or to register, please contact Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1277 or email him at awilliams@bchfamily.org
Help Children Through the Food Roundup
February 01, 2011
Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) boys and girls know whenever they sit down for a meal, the delicious food that fills their plates is lovingly provided by churches and adults who care. The annual “Food Roundup” has successfully united churches, businesses, and other friends to collect much needed food, supplies and gift cards for BCH residents.
Please help! Your participation makes a difference!
This year's food drive will once again offer an opportunity for churches, businesses and individuals to help provide for the needs of BCH's residents throughout North Carolina. BCH hopes to collect $350,000 in nonperishable food items, paper products and gift cards.
BCH depends on the Food Roundup to offset the immense food costs to provide more than 700,000 meals and snacks to children and developmentally disabled individuals each year.
“Many children come to us from situations where they have not been provided the appropriate care by the adults in their lives,” said BCH president Michael C. Blackwell. “The Food Roundup shows our boys and girls there are adults who love them and are there for them regardless of their circumstances.”
Here’s how to help...
- Promote the collection at your church, business or community group. Download flyers and promotional ads at www.bchfamily.org/foodroundup
- Publicize the needs list.
- Sort and place the food/supplies in sturdy boxes for loading and transport.
- Contact your Association office/collection point for the date when they accept donations.
- Send the names of any distributors of food or supplies in your area and their contact information to Alan Williams.
- Recruit missions, youth and other volunteer groups to help at association offices and other collection points.
- BCH needs summer missions teams to help process and inventory the food and supplies at BCH facilities. Need a project in May, June or July? Call the BCH facility nearest you, or call 1.800.476.3669, extension 1277.
- BCH is in need of large trucks to help with pickup. If you know of someone who has access to a truck that might be able to help with pickup and/or delivery, call Alan Williams. Questions, contact Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669, ext. 1277.
Help meet this year's goal to collect at least $350,000 in food, supplies and gift cards. Your effort counts!
Click on www.bchfamily.org/foodroundup to download this year's needed items list plus a variety of advertisements you can use in your newsletter or church bulletin to promote this year's food drive. These lists will also be published in upcoming editions of Charity & Children.