Opening in December 2020, GraceHaven is the newest ministry of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services. GraceHaven is a pregnancy resource clinic located in Mt. Vernon, IL and serves as a source of information and help to those who find themselves dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. The...
The Word of God calls on believers to offer forgiveness to those who sin against us and to pray for those who persecute us. There are times in life when following these commands requires nothing more than a deep breath and the choice to overlook the offense. Still, there are other occasions when...
BCHFS is blessed to have a wonderful staff of dedicated Christ-followers who often go above and beyond the call of duty to help shape the spiritual growth of our residents. Phil Mitchell has been the Maintenance Specialist on our Carmi campus for the past 15 years. In addition to maintaining the...
Thirty years ago, the staff at Angels’ Cove had the honor of placing a precious 3-day-old baby boy in the arms of his new mom and dad. Alain and Kim Pennock named their son Caleb, and he quickly became the joy of their life. Recently, BCHFS Director of Operations Carla Donoho met up with Caleb...
Starting a new job can often be stressful. In many ways, you are beginning a new life with new people in a new environment. But when Crystal Naney walked on the Residential Care campus to begin her career as a Relief Houseparent, her surroundings were not at all unfamiliar. In fact, you might say...
Desiree is a hard-working young mother with a sweet personality and a smile that can light up a room. Visit with her for just a couple of minutes, and you will discover a young woman with virtually limitless potential. There was a time however, when Desiree’s future did not look so promising. Her...
In May, Stephanie Wendling will walk across the stage at SIU Carbondale and accept the diploma she worked so very hard to earn. Wendling, a former Baptist Children’s Home resident will begin a brand new chapter in her life, and she couldn’t be more excited. Now, it is finally her opportunity to...
Benita is one of our precious Angels’ Cove moms. She has older children who were removed because she was homeless. She came to Angels’ Cove for this pregnancy so she could keep her baby and work toward reuniting with her other children. In the beginning, she was angry and hateful but gradually you...
There is something amazingly beautiful about a family who would take a child into their home and make room for her at their table. It is a wonderful reflection of what God does for each of us. At one point, we were all lost and wondering aimlessly and God made room for us. He gave us significance...