It is a joy to celebrate Christmas early with our residents and see their vision of Christmas come to life through their artwork during our annual Christmas card contest. The contest allows our residents an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity. This year’s winning card is designed by Zoey...
Come join us for the 2023 Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The event is from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on the Carmi campus located at 949 Co. Rd 1300 N Carmi, Il. 62864. There will be food, games and music for all. A silent auction will be open from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the gym, and a...
Kevin Carrothers Named BCHFS Executive Director Kevin Carrothers has been selected by the Board of Trustees to serve as Executive Director of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services. Kevin has served as Pastor in several Illinois Southern Baptist Churches and has been serving as the...
We are excited about the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned in the Supreme Court, as it is an answer to prayer. However, the battle to protect the unborn remains, as presently the State of Illinois vows to protect abortion rights. Our concern is not only for those who seek abortion from...
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 Christmas season. We are once again...
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 non-profits like BCHFS...
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. The way that the auction works...
Father’s Day has not been a national holiday for nearly as long as Mother’s Day, but it is no less important to honor our Fathers. The first Father’s Day is credited to Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908, in response to a mining accident that left hundreds of men dead. The idea of celebrating...
One of the ways we celebrate at Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services is through the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is a great opportunity to celebrate the ministry of BCHFS over the years past and for years to come. Coming back this year after the pandemic will be exciting for us. We...
For birthmothers that find themselves facing an unexpected pregnancy, they might find they need support in many ways. At Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS), we recognize the unique needs of young women who might be facing in light of their pregnancy, and in response to...