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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Baptist Children's Homes funded?
How many children and families does Baptist Children's Homes serve?
How many staff members does Baptist Children's Homes employ?
What is the purpose of Baptist Children's Homes?
What services does Baptist Children's Homes provide?
What ways can individuals and organizations support Baptist Children's Homes?
When was Baptist Children's Homes established?
Where is Baptist Children's Homes located?
How are referrals made?
Referrals to Baptist Children's are accepted from anyone. Children and families are referred by themselves, departments of social services, pastors, educators, juvenile services, or other family members. Vist the Referral section to learn more or to make an immediate, online referral.
How is Baptist Children's Homes funded?
As a nonprofit agency, Baptist Children's Homes depends on the generosity of North Carolina Baptist churches, businesses and individuals for the majority of its funding. Churches give through budget designations, BCH's annual Thanksgiving Offering, the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Cooperative Missions Program, and other special gifts. In addition to financial contributions, donors can support BCH through estate planned giving. Visit Support Us to learn more.
How many children and families does Baptist Children's Homes serve?
In 2007, Baptist Children's Homes served 1,465children and 1,297 families.
How many staff members does Baptist Children's Homes employ?
Baptist Children's Homes employs more than 350 full-time and part-time staff.
What is the purpose of Baptist Children's Homes?
Baptist Children's Homes is a nonprofit organization that reaches out to children and families in crisis. BCH is one of the premier child care institutions in North Carolina. It provides only the highest quality of care through a highly trained, highly qualified, Christian staff. The agency's mission statement is "helping hurting children…healing broken families."
What services does Baptist Children's Homes provide?
Baptist Children's Homes provides residential placement and prevention services to help children and families overcome problems and challenges. BCH provides services in 16 communities across the state. BCH also operates a teen mother/baby parent home, transitional living services for older residents, group homes for developmentally disabled adults, a model weekday education program, a wilderness camp for boys, and equine therapy services at a residential ranch. Visit Services & Areas to learn more.
What ways can individuals and organizations support Baptist Children's Homes?
Financial giving is the easiest way to impact Baptist Children's Homes boys and girls. Supporters can make an immediate gift using BCH's secure online giving feature. Supporters can also help by participating in BCH's recycling program, "Change for Children" promotions, raising a "Mile of Pennies," and donating items found on the online needs list. Volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the year. Visit Support Us to learn more.
When was Baptist Children's Homes established?
Baptist Children's Homes was established in 1885. Mills Home in Thomasville, formerly the Baptist Orphanage, is BCH's oldest and largest campus.
Where is Baptist Children's Homes located?
Baptist Children's Homes operates facilities in more than a dozen communities across North Carolina. BCH's state administration offices are located in Thomasville.