Our Mission

To glorify God by caring for children and families. 

 Affiliations
Presbyterian Home for Children is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Presbyterian Home for Children is affiliated with the Presbytery of Western North Carolina and Presbyterian Church (USA).

The Home accepts children placed by the North Carolina Department of Social Services, but is not managed, owned, or governed by the State of North Carolina, except of course as laws are applicable.

Population Served
Presbyterian Home serves children ages 5-17 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.  A court has decided that it is not safe or healthy for the child to remain with their family.  Some may stay only a few weeks, while others may spend a considerable part of their growing years at Presbyterian Home.  

“In 2006 Presbyterian Home served 65 children; 64 were served in 2005 and 59 in 2004

Service Area
Presbyterian Home will consider placement of a child from any region of the State, but primarily serves the westernmost counties of North Carolina. 

Accreditation
The Home has received Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence (EAGLE) accreditation.