Welcome to Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES ACROSS ILLINOIS BY SHARING HOPE IN CHRIST
Since 1918, Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) has been a source of hope and healing, strengthening families across Illinois by sharing hope in Christ.
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.
The five ministries that make up our mission: Angels’ Cove; Baptist Children’s Home Residential Services, Faith Adoption Ministry, GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic, and Pathways Counseling
Latest News & Updates from BCHFS:
A House Parent Who Can Relate
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...
A Reason To Smile
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...
Former BCH Resident is Making an Impact on Others
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...