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 struggling, 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.
Latest News & Updates from BCHFS:
Christmas Cards 2021
Christmas will be here soon. Each year we hold a Christmas card contest which allows our residents an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity. This year’s winning card is featured here. Through our Annual Christmas Card program, we share the joy of the...
#BCHFSGivingDay 2021
This year you can still participate in supporting BCHFS on Fall Festival Day, even from the comfort of your couch. You have the option of bidding on quilts through the online auction, or if quilts aren't for you we are celebrating #GivingDay on September 18th. Many...
Online Auction
This year you can bid online for the quilts in addition to bidding live in person. We have partnered with Rothrock Auction Company of Parkersburg Illinois to auction the quilts this year. Pre-bidding for the auction is open as of noon on Wednesday, September 15th. ...