Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services
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Baptist Children’s Home Core – Residential Care
Baptist Children’s Home was created in response to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. It has been the core of the ministry for over 102 years. The residential care cottages provide a strong model for a healthy family structure.  Children reside in the cottages with...
GraceHaven Pregnancy Resource Clinic
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...
Reaching Full Potential
Baptist Children’s Home began 1918 in response to a need in Illinois. The great Spanish flu epidemic had stuck our country immediately at the end of WW1. These two events combined left a great number of children who were orphaned and in need of care.  As a result,...
Video Library
Jason Webb’s Interview – Sanctity of Life
Watch BCHFS’s Paula Joy interview Pastor Jason Webb about the Sanctity of Life.Â
2021 Overview & Thank You
2021 Overview of the ministries of Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services. Program staff share stories of the impact of the ministry and thank donors for supporting BCHFS.
Full Circle – Josh
Josh Krummel came to live at BCHFS as a child. He shares in this video how BCHFS has impacted his life and how he has come back to become a full time employee on campus.
2021 Mother’s Day Offering
Kat & Colton found the help they needed at Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services. They chose to share their story in honor of our 2021 Mother’s Day Story. Watch their story of help and healing then prayerfully consider your gift this Mother’s Day to BCHFS.
BCHFS – This is Our Story
Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services is comprised of 5 programs that work towards a common goal of providing Christ-centered services that protect, heal and restore. This video briefly explores each of those programs and introduces the ministry of BCHFS.
Houseparents on the Mission Field
Dave and Renee share how becoming Houseparents at BCHFS has changed their lives.
Angel’s Cove – Helping Mothers Overcome Barriers
Angel’s Cove helps young mothers overcome a multitude of barriers in their lives. Why should you support this program? Dora explains.
Josh and Tammy’s Testimony
Josh and Tammy came to Angel’s Cove to adopt a child. Two years after getting involved with BCHFS, they met their daughter. Watch their story.
Gospel-Centered Counseling at Pathways
Many of our clients struggle with mental health, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, loneliness, and shame. One of the most important things we offer is gospel-centered counseling. Michelle introduces this program.
Candy’s Testimony
Candy was removed from an abusive home and placed in a loving, Christian home. At the time, she was devastated and heartbroken. The relationship she gained with the Lord helped her replace all she lost. This is her story of forgiveness.
Chris’ Testimony
Growing up, Chris compartmentalized his feelings. He lived his life this way. While this strategy allowed him to get through each day, he was not fulfilled. Hear how his faith and BCHFS helped him through a life challenge.
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