Baptist Children's Home
and Family Services

Carmi Residential Care Services
for Children in Need

On our main campus in Carmi, children who have experienced neglect, abuse or abandonment, experience growth and healing in a family environment.

Through intensive individual and group therapy and structured activities young people learn to trust and successfully interact with each other.

To request more information about residential care placement, please call (618) 382-4165 (ext. 18) or intake@bchfs.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When I place my child do I give up any rights?
• What's the average length of stay?
• Does my child attend regular school?
• How much does it cost?
• What is the average age of our residents?
• Is there usually a waiting list?
• How long does the application process take?
• Why would I want to send my child to BCH?

When I place my child do I give up any rights?
No! No parental rights or guardianship is given up when
a parent places their child.

What's the average length of stay?
Approximately 9 months.

Does my child attend regular school?
Our children all go to public schools.

How much does it cost?
We set the direct support payment based on a sliding scale fee;
however, we will not turn down a child due to inability to pay.

What is the average age of our residents?
15 years old.

Is there usually a waiting list?
Yes.

How long does the application process take?
2-4 weeks.

Why would I want to send my child to BCH?

• We share our faith in Jesus Christ with our children.
• All of our staff view their "jobs" here as a "calling from Christ" so our commitment to our children is unparalleled.
• All our staff pursue "professional training specialties" so our level of professional development in our field is remarkable (the bar of expectation is raised every year).
• Our treatment and interventions are all done through our relationship with the child, which provides a more meaningful and long-lasting change in the child's life.

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If you have any questions that were not addressed here, please contact our office! We look forward to working with you!