† Where do the children come from who are placed at CHFC?

† Can the children placed in the residential program at CHFC be adopted?

† What is the age range of children in the CHFC program?

† How long do the children stay at CHFC?

† Do the children in residence visit with or see their parents?

† Does CHFC allow children to visit with volunteer families on weekends or Holidays?

† Does CHFC have a volunteer program?

† How can I get on the mailing list for the CHFC newsletter?

† How is CHFC funded?

† Do the children attend public schools, or does CHFC operate it's own school?

† What kind of donations does CHFC need for it's continuing operation?

† Can my group sponsor an activity or event?

The original school house on the Warminster Campus, built in 1908.

† Where do the children come from who are placed at CHFC? back to F.A.Q.

The children who come into placement are referred through public children & youth agencies located primarily in the south central and southeastern regions of Pennsylvania.

† Can the children placed in the residential program at CHFC be adopted? back to F.A.Q.

Christ's Home is committed to working with the children and their families toward family reunification. However, some of the children will become eligible for adoption. Additionally, there are some children who enter placement at Christ's Home for the express purpose to be prepared for adoption. These children may have been in and out of foster care and residential placements for much of their lives. Christ's Home is often the first time they have lived in a family style atmosphere for any length of time.

† What is the age range of children in the CHFC program? back to F.A.Q.

The residential program is for children from birth to 15 years of age.

† How long do the children stay at CHFC? back to F.A.Q.

It is the goal of CHFC to have the children back with their families within a two-year period. If circumstances indicate that a child will not be able to return home, a permanent family placement is sought for the child in cooperation with county agencies or professional services licensed to make such arrangements.

† Do the children in residence visit with or see their parents? back to F.A.Q.

Yes, as long as it is safe and the provisions of the family are appropriate. Every effort is made to keep the parents involved with their children during the period of the child's stay at CHFC. Depending on the individual service plan for the child, these visits occur either at the parent's home, or on our campus. In addition, parents are invited to spend time in our homes to have a mentoring relationship with the Teaching Parents.

† Does CHFC allow children to visit with volunteer families on weekends or Holidays? back to F.A.Q.

In some situations it is not possible or appropriate for the children in our residential program to visit with their parents or custodians. The staffing structure at CHFC does not necessitate finding alternative arrangements for a child at holiday times. However, in a limited number of cases approved volunteers are used to provide the child with the off campus experience enjoyed by other children. Generally there is an on campus volunteer relationship established before home visits are approved. Volunteers are carefully screened and appropriate clearances obtained.

† Does CHFC have volunteer opportunities? back to F.A.Q.

Yes, there is a limited number of volunteer opportunities working directly with the children. There are also opportunities to help the home with other functions on the campus proper. Please go to our contact page to request more information.

† How can I get on the mailing list for the CHFC newsletter? back to F.A.Q.

Go to the contact page and e-mail the necessary information to us, or call the number listed there for the Administration office or Development Department.

† How is CHFC funded? back to F.A.Q.

Our funding sources include individual donors, churches, civic organizations, foundation grants, personal estates and reimbursement for contract services.

† Do the children attend public schools, or does CHFC operate it's own school? back to F.A.Q.

The children in our Warminster campus are enrolled in the Centennial School District, while children on our Paradise Campus attend school in the Pequea Valley School District. The home style atmosphere provided for the children allows the Teaching Parents the opportunity to review each day's school and social events, and offer biblical perspectives on these and other areas of daily life.

† What kind of donations does CHFC need for it's continuing operation? back to F.A.Q.

Christ's Home is a charitable 501©3 organization. Funds for operation and capital expenses are our greatest ongoing need. Other forms of donations are helpful and can be coordinated with a representative on each campus. More information is available if you click on "Contact Us".