Our belief... we believe that every young child has the inherent right to
live and grow in a happy and loving environment. The stability of Tomorrow's world
depends upon the strength of character within the spirit of each child today. The
purpose of the American Children's Home is to help instill in the hearts of our boys and
girls an understanding and love for their Creator, a loyalty to their country and it's
freedoms and a respect for others and themselves. The American Children's Home seeks
to provide the nurturing care that will heal a child's broken spirit and help reunite
families who have experienced discord and separation.
Goals... our goal is twofold... first to bring love, stability and guidance
to the boys and girls who come to us for help and secondly, to reunite these children with
their families whenever possible. Toward this end of the American Children's Home
has served young people for over seventy years
History... American Children's Home was opened in 1928 by the Junior Order
United American Mechanics National Council. It was initially to serve
orphaned children of Junior Order members. However, as time passed there were fewer
and fewer true orphans and the home began accepting children through county Departments of
Social Services. These children, who are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment,
have been removed from their homes by court order and need a caring, nurturing environment
to help them deal with past experiences and prepare them for their future.
In the seventy five plus years since the Home
began, the programs and services of the Home have changed to keep pace with the changing
society in which we live. We now offer a larger more varied selection of services
than at any time in our history. As you continue to study this brief synopsis of
American Children's Home you will become more familiar with our agency and our goals.
This should give you a quick overview of the
programs American Children's Home. If you have any questions or
would like to arrange a visit to our campus, please contact our Business Office at (336)
357-7126, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will certainly welcome
you any time and would appreciate hearing any comments you might have concerning our Home.
