Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries

Because of your generous support, Ethan and Jacob found a safe haven with the Martin family when they needed it most. Your kindness helped bridge their journey from the devastating loss of their mother and childhood home to the warm reunion with their dad. Thank you for turning hardship into opportunities for brighter futures for Alabama kids!

After losing their mom in a tragic accident, brothers Ethan and Jacob found themselves in foster care with the Martin family. Nearly two years later, they were able to reunite with their dad. At ABCH, we empower families to rebuild by offering the care and resources they need to heal and make positive changes.

To read this story about heartbreak and hope, visit our blog: https://www.alabamachild.org/blog-all/rediscovered-hope!

Marshall hits 30-year milestone — half his life — at Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes | The Alabama Baptist “I encourage people all the time, ‘If you’re looking for a way to make kingdom impact with children and families, this is the right place to look.’”

Do you want to join a giving society for ladies across Alabama? As a Women of Compassion member, you can vote on projects to help kids across the state, have exclusive giving opportunities to help moms and kids in our care, and attend our annual luncheon! Read more about becoming a Women of Compassion member at alabamachild.org/WOC!

Our CEO is turning 60, and we want to celebrate in a big way! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special giveaway with exciting prizes up for grabs. Entering is easy: simply comment ‘60’ on this post for one entry, tag a friend for two entries or donate $60 for five entries at www.alabamachild.org/rod-giveaway! Winners will be announced on 02/28 at 3:00 PM CST, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration! 🎂🥳

A big thank you to Crumbl Cookies in Alabaster for their weekly donations! 🍪 Your support means the world to the children and families we serve. 🙏

"ABCH truly cares about the foster children and their families... I highly recommend fostering through ABCH because they truly care about all parties involved—foster parents, children, and bio parents."
– Averi Dutton, Foster Mom

🔗 Learn more—visit www.alabamachild.org/fostercare!

🔗 Visit www.alabamachild.org/fostercare to learn more about changing a life by becoming a foster parent!

Please join Alabama Baptist Children's Homes as we open a new location in Huntsville, AL!

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, meet each member of our Huntsville team, and hear inspiring stories about how your support changes lives. Our launch event will take place at Whitesburg Baptist Church (South Campus) at 11:00 AM on February 18th! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or learning about us for the first time, we’d love to have you with us. Please RSVP by February 12. Spots are filling quickly, so secure your spot today!

We are so excited to serve Huntsville alongside you. Visit www.alabamachild.org/eventsignup to RSVP!

One of the teenagers in our care was asked in late October to make his Christmas wish list. He asked for the usual things…new clothes, electronic devices, video games.

But, then he shyly stated, “I know it’s too much, but I wish I had a car to drive myself to school and to my part-time job.” One of our donors found out about this young man’s wish and simply said, “I think we should make this wish come true.”

Unfortunately, this young man is very familiar with disappointment. But, this year, thanks to the generosity of a donor and the hard work of our staff who found a used car dealer who wanted to help a child, this young man was given a Christmas gift that far exceeded his expectations. He got a nice, used car!

It is great for him to have a car, but more importantly, he will see daily evidence that God’s people are concerned about him and have been generous to him.

Celebrating Reunifications!

In 2024, 104 children were reunited with their families. This is the heart of our ministry: reuniting families and restoring lives. We believe that God’s love has the power to mend even the most fractured relationships, providing hope and a path forward.

Thank you for making it possible! Let’s bring more families together in 2025. 🏡

🎓 In 2024, 10 college students were supported through our College Care Program! Because of YOU, they received the financial support, tools and encouragement they needed to thrive. Your gifts are shaping the future for these young adults, showing them that they are deeply loved and valued by God. Thank you for empowering the next generation. 💡

“Can you pray for me?”

Alexis*, for so long, did not realize how loved she was by her heavenly Father. She came into our care from a home where she had suffered a great deal of neglect and often struggled with self-confidence.

After weeks of experiencing the love of Christ shown to her, as well as asking a series of questions about God, she was seriously contemplating what it meant to accept Christ as her Savior.

One night, she got on her knees with her foster mom, and Alexis asked her, “Can you pray for me?” hoping her foster mom could say a prayer of salvation for her. After all the neglect she’d endured, Alexis didn’t think her words would be good enough for God to hear. Her foster mom gently explained that it was important that the prayers were Alexis’s own, and that God wanted to hear her. That night, Alexis realized she was truly loved. She went on to say a prayer and call on Jesus to be her Savior.

Thank you for partnering with us to protect, nurture, and restore children and families through Christ-centered services. Your continued support means more changed lives in 2025 and beyond!

We have about 6,000 kids in foster care in Alabama every year, and we need more foster parents to care for these children. This spring, we are offering our 10-week foster parenting training (TIPS) at 8 different churches across our state. Swipe to find the TIPS training closest to you!

Want to learn more? We have a virtual foster parent interest meeting TONIGHT at 8:00PM! Visit www.alabamachild.org/interest to sign up!

✨ What a Year! In 2024, we served 29 mothers and 52 children through our Family Care Program. Your gifts and prayers made this possible. With your help, we are keeping families together.

Your kindness and generosity allow these families to experience God’s unwavering love for them. THANK YOU! 💕

📣 Big News! In 2024, we served 460 foster children! 🎉
Each child could experience hope and healing through God's unchanging love. Your prayers and support made this possible. Thank you for partnering with us in this life-changing work. 🙏💙

Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Join us for a virtual foster parent interest meeting on Thursday, January 16th! This session is a good opportunity to gather information, ask questions, and learn more about what fostering through ABCH involves.

Visit www.alabamachild.org/interest to sign up! Thank you for considering how you can make a difference in the lives of children in need.