Children's Home Day 2025

Imagine, for a moment, the heartache of a child left behind. The confusion in their eyes, the tears they cannot hold back, and the fear of an uncertain future. In an instant, the world they knew is gone, replaced by overwhelming questions: Where will I sleep? Who will take care of me? Will I ever feel safe again?

 

Years ago, on a dusty country road, three children stood watching as their mother drove away. Too young to fully understand, too powerless to stop her, they clung to each other in fear, wondering if she would ever
return. She was their world, and their world had just shattered.

I was the oldest of those three children. Though our mother never came back, we were blessed with the love of extended family and friends who stood in the gap for us. With their support, we graduated high school, pursued careers, and built families of our own. Over time, through hard work, prayer, and God’s grace, our relationship with our mother was restored. That experience shaped my life’s calling.

Today, I am blessed to serve at Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, where we stand in the gap for children and families in crisis every day. Our dedicated staff, therapists, teachers, and chaplains provide not only a safe home but also therapy, education, independent living skills, medical and dental care, and—most importantly—the love of Christ. In 2024 alone, we provided 55,808 days of care to 570 children and families in need, helping them build new futures. 

Children’s Home Offering Day, traditionally celebrated on Mother’s Day, unites our supporters across Georgia to help sustain this life-changing ministry. This Mother’s Day, May 11th, we want to challenge you to give $300 to support an individual for a month in our Residential Care Program. You have the opportunity to stand in the gap for a child or mother in need. Will you join us? Your generosity provides safe homes, nourishing meals, healing counseling, and the love of Christ to those who need it most. Your prayers and support make all the difference.

Together, we can answer God’s call and change lives.

Melissa Thomas
Development Coordinator
Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries