Your Mission Field Awaits at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina
If God has called you to serve, to nurture, and to be the steady presence a child desperately needs, then Cottage Parenting may be the ministry He’s preparing you for. At Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, Cottage Parents are more than caregivers—they are missionaries stepping into a sacred mission field where hope is planted, trust is rebuilt, and young lives begin to heal.
As a Christian, married couple living in our homes, you become the heartbeat of a cottage family: offering love, structure, discipleship, and encouragement to children who need a safe and Christ-centered home. Your everyday moments—sharing meals, leading devotionals, praying together, guiding routines, celebrating growth—become powerful expressions of the Gospel in action.
...powerful expressions of the Gospel in action.
A Mission Field Close to Home
Children in residential care need more than supervision — they need steady, Christ-centered adults who are willing to invest daily in their lives.
We believe cottage parents are missionaries.
They model patience.
They teach responsibility.
They disciple through everyday moments.
They create stability where there has been chaos.
They reflect the love of Christ in both joy and difficulty.
This is not simply a position — it is a calling.
What Does a Cottage Parent Do?
Cottage parents:
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Live on campus (while on duty) and provide daily supervision and care
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Create structure and consistency in the home
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Support children academically and emotionally
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Encourage spiritual growth and church involvement
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Partner with counselors and staff to pursue each child’s wellbeing
1885 — Today
This is a calling that changes lives, including your own. You’ll join a ministry that has served North Carolina since 1885, carrying forward a legacy of compassion and excellence.
Surrounded by a supportive team and fueled by faith, you’ll help create a place where children discover their worth and their God-given potential.
