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 four 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.
Upcoming Events!
Learn more about upcoming events from BCHFS in the community.
Faith Adoption Ministry Open House
November 17 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Latest News & Updates from BCHFS:
Mattoon Car & Bike Show
Mattoon’s First Southern Baptist Church hosted its first Car and Bike Show, Saturday, September 26th. Headed up by Jon Crask with over 50 entries, seven winners were chosen by appointed judges. Proceeds from the show were donated to the Baptist Children’s Home &...
GraceHaven 30-Day Prayer Calendar
GraceHaven: A Pregnancy Resource Clinic is making amazing progress and we couldn't be happier. We are thrilled with the blessings God has given us and response from the BCHFS Community. Now, we are asking for your help. Although we are not quite ready to open the...
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...