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 its 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 eighty years
History...
American Children's Home was opened in 1928 by the Junior Order
United American Mechanics North Carolina State Council. It initially served 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 eighty 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 and facilities of 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.
