Welcome to Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services
Christ-centered services for children & families.
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Since 1918, Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) has been a source of hope and healing, providing Christ-centered services to children and families in need.
For the parents whose teen is out of control, the child whose home is no longer safe, the young woman facing an unexpected pregnancy, the infertile couple whose greatest dream is to be Mom and Dad, or the individual or family in need of counseling – BCHFS is here to help.
BCHFS and the five ministries that make up our mission:
BCH Residential Care
Provides residential care for children who are struggling behaviorally or are the victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect. We offer four unique living cottages at our Carmi, Illinois location.
Angels’ Cove Maternity
Angels’ Cove in Mt. Vernon, Illinois provides women facing unplanned pregnancies with healthy alternatives.
Pathways Counseling
Pathways Counseling has been providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families since 1999 with locations in 12 Illinois communities.
Faith Adoption Ministry
BCHFS is fully-licensed in adoptive services for Illinois and not only have the experience to handle complicated adoptions, but the personal care, attention to detail and willingness to create a harmonious environment is unmatched.
GraceHaven: A Pregnancy Resource Clinic
GraceHaven provides confidential and compassionate care, free-of-charge, to all the women and men we serve. We can provide women and men with answers and options so they can make the best choice for their unique situation.
Upcoming Events!
Learn more about upcoming events from BCHFS in the community.
2021 Women of Compassion Online Event
March 22 - December 312021 Mother’s Day Offering
March 23 - June 30
Latest News & Updates from BCHFS:
BCHFS Board Approves Plans for Pregnancy Resource Clinic
The Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Board of Trustees voted to approve the plans to add an additional ministry to its organization at the October board meeting. A new pregnancy resource clinic will be located in Mt. Vernon, IL and will be a source of...
Being a Voice for Those Who Cannot Speak
It’s hard to imagine a time when more people were confused about the value of human life than today. With one breath, some will call for compassion for those in need. With the next, they protect the deaths of millions of babies. Their opinion changes as they see fit....
Our VISION to Bring the Gospel to Children and Families
As a Marriage and Family Counselor, when I work with clients, one of the first things we discuss are goals. So often people are wanting to make changes in their lives because of the problems, the difficulties or the grief that their issues are causing them. More...