every story matters —
Videos of Hope
See how God is at work through Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina. Watch real stories of foster care, adoption, birth moms, residential care, and the many ministries bringing hope to children and families across our state and beyond.
stories of hope —
Our Heartbeat
The heart of Baptist Children’s Homes beats with a rhythm of hope — echoing in the lives of children, families, single moms, birth moms, aging adults, and everyone we have the privilege to serve.
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every child deserves a place to belong —
Foster Care
Every child deserves a safe, loving home. Meet families who said yes.
The Hinton Family’s Foster Care Story
Alicia Hinton first held newborn Ian, a child in the foster care system, at the hospital on Christmas Eve. That night, he came into the Hinton family’s…
Tirrell’s Story – EVERY CHILD
Alone and isolated within his childhood home, Tirrell was not allowed to attend school by his family and was only fed rice. Today, the young teen has…
“I was a foster kid” – Why Erika & Kyle Foster — EVERY CHILD
Erika and Kyle personally understand the impact of fostering: Erika was a foster child. Watch the story and learn how being cared for by her foster…
Former Foster Child Proclaims Christ
The Ciufo family is one of several EVERY CHILD couples at Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin. Through their family and church community, their…
There’s Role for You – Cook Family EVERY CHILD foster adoption partnership
The Cook Family have fostered more than 19 children and have adopted three. Listen to their hearts as they talk about the support of churches and friends…
Makala’s Baptism – EVERY CHILD foster & adopt
Makala was fostered and then adopted by Roger and Shanell Cook, a foster family through Baptist Children’s Homes and the EVERY CHILD partnership with NC…
forever families start here —
Adoption
Through Christian Adoption Services, children find forever families.
Building God’s Kingdom – Christian Adoption Services Overview
Heritage Weekend 2025 – Christian Adoption Services
Foster (Now Adoptive) Father Baptizes His Son
Chris Ciufos, who serves as one of the pastors at Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin, baptizes his then foster son Tyler. Tyler made a decision to follow…
Brittni’s Story
Stephanie’s Story
Sara’s Story
Noelle’s Story
Whitney’s Story
Angalisa’s Story
Birth Mother Retreat Blesses Yavonka
A Haven of Hope: Dedication River Hill Refuge
serving across North Carolina —
Ministries
From single moms to aging adults, our ministries span every stage of life.
Family Care for Single Mothers – Monica
Greater Vision for Community Families Promo
Todo Niño
Baptist Children’s Homes – About Mills Home Campus
Learn more by visiting https://www.bchfamily.org/ today!
Foster care partnership —
Church & Offering
How churches partner with BCH to point children to Jesus.
Every Child. Every Church.
The Hinton Family: Promo – Offering 2025
Promo Version: Alicia Hinton first held newborn Ian, a child in the foster care system, at the hospital on Christmas Eve. That night, he came into the…
Engaging NC Motion Graphic – Baptist Children’s Homes
Food Roundup – Your Church Provides Food As You Point Children to Jesus
take the next step —
Be part of the story
Every video you just watched began with someone saying yes. Here are a few ways you can bring hope to a child or family today.