Christmas time can seem unconventional (from the outside looking in) for residents at the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home. Very few of our residents have relatives they can stay with or visit off-campus. Many of our residents, including those from out-of-state, will stay here for the … [Read more...]
Why It’s Important for Our Residents to Learn to Be Thankful in All Things
At the Children’s Home, we know this time of year is challenging for residents from fractured homes, so we strive to encourage them. Our ministry goes beyond providing just shelter and basic care: We also seek to nurture their spiritual and emotional well-being, which involves taking their focus off … [Read more...]
Available Strategies to Help Prevent Failed Adoptions
Knowing how many couples are desperate to have a child of their own or how many families would love the opportunity to minister, it may surprise you that, as of now, in Alabama alone, approximately 6,000 children are in foster care (Alabama Department of Human Resources). Unfortunately, for several … [Read more...]
What Sports and Extracurricular Activities Can Do for Students
Previously, we discussed stability in schooling and how it is crucial for a student’s academic success. It’s no surprise that many students’ grades and academic performance suffer when not attending core classes like math, science, and history; however, instability in schooling also causes students … [Read more...]
Why Students Need Stability in Schooling for Academic Success
Whether they’re trying to focus on classwork, fit in with peers, sit still and obey the rules, or comprehend the concepts they’re learning, most children struggle with something at some point in school. However, as is often the case, a child recently placed in a new or unfamiliar home is more likely … [Read more...]
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