On August 19, 1925, our cornerstone was laid, beginning a century-long mission of providing hope, care, and stability for children and families in need. 💙 Hear from our President & CEO Kat Berrier, as she shares reflections on this 100-year journey, our vision for the future, and how you can play a part in writing the next chapter of ACH. Together, we honor our past, embrace the present, and look ahead to a future filled with hope.

Heaven on Earth, That’s how Eva remembers American Children’s Home. Eva lived at the Home from 1932 to 1948, and her deep love for this place still shines through every word. She proudly shares how being one of the “Home Kids” shaped her life—and how she comes home every chance she gets.

Patti shares her powerful story of heartbreak and healing. As a child, being left behind felt like the end of the world—but it turned out to be the beginning of something beautiful.

As a teen, Cashae filled her days with band, ROTC, and every activity she could join. But it was a summer music camp at Appalachian State that changed everything. She fell in love with the campus and made a bold promise to herself: “I’m going to college here—and I’m going to live here the rest of my life.”

Cashae shares what it was like arriving at the American Children’s Home as a young girl. From uncertainty to finding a sense of belonging, her story marks the beginning of a journey filled with growth, hope, and new possibilities.

Longtime foster parents, the Barber family shares the joys and challenges of fostering — and the deep impact it’s had on their lives.

Eva lived at the American Children’s Home from 1932 to 1948. During those 16 years, she found not just stability, but purpose. The guidance she received helped shape a 40-year career in nursing — a lifetime devoted to caring for others.

In this video, Skip shares what it was like arriving at the Children’s Home as a young boy — and how, from the very first day, it felt like home.