Questions & Answers

1. Where do the children live?
Depending on their age, children may live in a group home or with a foster family. These are close to one of our five regional offices in Birmingham, Decatur, Dothan, Mobile and Oxford.

2. How much does this cost?
Providing homes for children is our budget’s greatest expense. Donations from churches, individuals and businesses help to cover this cost.
 
3. Does a child or his or her relatives have to be Christians or Baptists?
A child does not have to be a certain religion, gender or race for us to care for him or her. We can also accept children from birth to age 18. We can accept children with special needs that are within our scope of care.
 
4. What services do children receive?
  • Medical care when needed
  • Food and clothing
  • Anything needed for school, including tutoring and supplies
  • Participation in school activities including extracurricular activities
  • Participation in church and community events
  • Church attendance and daily devotions
  • Transportation
  • Counseling with our Pathways Professional Counselors when needed
 
5. Where do the children come from?
            They come from homes across Alabama.
 
6. Who has custody of the children?
            The parent(s) or guardian(s) retains custody of the children.