
ABOUT
BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES:
MANY MINISTRIES BEATING WITH ONE HEART.
The heart of Baptist Children's Homes (BCH) beats with a rhythm of hope that extends to children, families and adults. For every person's specific need, there is a unique BCH ministry ready to help. We are many ministries beating with one heart -- the heartbeat of Jesus.
DID YOU KNOW...
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BCH has more than three-dozen locations throughout NC, SC and in Guatemala.
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BCH impacted 167,619 lives in 2022 through the support and prayers of NC Baptists.
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More than 80% of those we serve come to BCH unchurched and unreached for Jesus. This is a mission field where we are able to share the Gospel.
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There have been 661 decisions for Christ throughout the past five years.
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There are approximately 15,000* children in NC's foster system -- boys and girls removed from their homes for their protection
*Data courtesy of morethanenough.cafo.org
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Through the EVERY CHILD Ministry, a partnership between BCH and NC Baptists, we train and license Christian couples to be foster families because we believe every child deserves a caring, Christian home. BCH's Christian Adoption Services aids couples with domestic and international adoption. We counsel expectant mothers helping them make an adoption plan for their baby -- we show them the beauty of choosing life for their unborn child. Visit every-child.org
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BCH provides three homes for indigenous children who are impoverished and abandoned as a part of Good Shepherd Ministries in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala. Good Shepherd's medical clinic provides care for the boys and girls as well as the community.
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BCH operates North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) serving senior adults. It provides resources by networking with churches, volunteers and community services empowering seniors to live in their homes as long as they are able.
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It offers 24/7 residential wilderness camps that are accredited, non-public schools. An alternative to BCH's cottage homes, Cameron Boys Camp and Camp Duncan for Girls helps children overcome challenges and heal from past hurts as they live outdoors year round with their caregivers.
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BCH provides a supportive home for teen mothers and their babies. We help teens learn the parenting skills they need while helping them complete school and meet goals.
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BCH's Family Care homes offers a residential program for single mothers needing support. Mothers are able to parent their children while we help them gain the skills and resources needed to be successful and transition back to a safe living situation.
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Greater Vision Outreach Ministry aids community families in crisis. We help meet essential physical and spiritual needs of working families, who are struggling financially, as they work to achieve self-sufficiency.
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HOMEBASE offers refuge and resources to college students with little or no family support. Many of these students have aged out of the foster care system and are struggling. We meet college students' needs and help them graduate.