A Season of Service
This fall, we were able to honor three volunteers in our Oxford office who have been serving our children and families for over 15 years!
Fruit From The Vine
From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.
Recap: Giving Tuesday 2019
#GivingTuesday 2019 was amazing because of your support! What an amazing day of generosity. View a short recap here.
Life Anew: A Family Care Testimony
Last year, Mackenzie* found herself in a very unhealthy relationship and in serious need of help. After getting connected and moving into our Family Care home in Alabaster, life took on a wonderful new direction for her and her girls.
Heroes From Afar: The Atkinsons
Even though they now live two states away in Louisiana, Melissa Atkinson and her husband, Josh, continue to donate monthly to Alabama Baptist Children's Homes (ABCH) as Hero Partners.
From Campus Care to College Care: Jessica's Story
Once a child in care, Jessica now serves as a social worker.
Faithfully Foster Parenting: The Kellums
Scooter and Chelsea Kellum share about their foster care journey in Montgomery.
Birmingham: Grand Opening and a Rededication
On Friday, November 8, in Birmingham, we enjoyed a wonderful day as we dedicated the new Pathways Professional Counseling Center and rededicated our Administration building, as the "Paul and Diane Miller Administrative Service Center.
Bucket List Adventures in Decatur
“There’s so much hard stuff these girls have been through and things we have to deal with. This Bucket List has given us something fun and helped us make connections with the kids that are important.”
Giving Back Locally
Not a single month will pass in 2019, that a special group of co-workers in Mobile aren’t giving back in big ways to their community.
20 Years of Service: A Social Worker’s Heart
For children in foster care, there are many unknowns and upheavals in their lives. That’s why the role of a social worker is pivotal, as they walk with them through this difficult journey every step of the way.
When Superheroes Unite Together
From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.
Life as a Foster Parent: The Golden's Story
"It takes a takes a village” is a phrase commonly spoken when talking about raising children. This statement is also very true for the life of a child in foster care.
The Super Support of Churches
Since the beginning of our ministry, the local church has been an essential partner in our mission to care for children and families in need across Alabama.
Obedience and Faithfulness: Abram's Story
Drew and Lacey Barnwell have been incredible examples to us of obedience to God and faithfulness to the call of foster care. Married since 2010, they have four biological children and one adopted child, all under the age of seven!
Beauty From the Broken: Doris's Story
We’re excited to share this story with you today, straight from the heart of Doris Thompson, a former resident of our home in Oxford, also known as the Friendship House. We hope her story encourages you wherever you are today, that no matter what circumstances life has handed you, that God has his hand on your life.
A Family's New Beginning: Tasha's Letter
Tasha has two children, ages 4 and 13. She is currently working a full-time job as well as going to school full time, working to complete her bachelor’s degree within the next year! In her story below, we meet Tasha just before she found our Family Care program.
Hero Society Spotlight: The Carrolls
Our Hero Society donors provide monthly support for those in our care, and in this Spotlight, Ron and Cindy Carroll share how the ministry of ABCH has shaped their lives and those of their children and grandchildren.
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
Staff devotional by Victoria Castro. She serves as a Social Worker on our Decatur Campus.
A Ministry of Planting Seeds
From our current Lifeprints magazine, a note from our President/CEO, Rod Marshall.
