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BCV Annouces plans for 2009 campus in Waynesboro
The Baptist Children's Village has announced plans for the construction of yet another new campus. This time in Waynesboro. The Wayne County News recentl ... read more
Construction Continues
Construction continues on the newest campus of The Baptist Children's Village. The campus is being constructed in the Naniah Waiya community in Winston County ... read more
Twin Lakes Baptist Church Continues Projects
The Brotherhood and WMU of Twin Lakes Baptist Church recently volunteered for hands-on BCV projects. The men painted in one of the cottages while the lad ... read more
Junior Civic League Digs In
The Junior Civic League of Clinton recently sponsored the construction of a new swing set and picnic tables to serve the Robinson Emergency Care cottage. The l ... read more
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» Resources » Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I report child abuse or neglect?
A. The child abuse hot-line is 1-800-222-8000.
Q. How many children do you care for?
A. The Baptist Children's Village can care for almost 200 children at one time. We typically care for about 300-350 children each year.
Q. What services are available for children at The Baptist Children's Village?
A. o Residential Christian environment
o Individual and group counseling
o Family counseling
o Spiritual discipleship
o Academic tutoring
o Conflict management
Q. How old are your children?
A. We have children in our care from the ages of 4 to 21.
Q. From where do your children come?
A. Children are referred to this ministry by public child protection agencies and pastors. Many also come as a result of private placements, often by families themselves seeking help.
Q. Where do your children worship and attend school?
A. The Baptist Children's Village has five residential campuses in Mississippi. Children worship at host churches in the community where their campus is located. Often children are afforded other worship experiences on their campuses or church sponsored retreats. Children also participate in daily cottage devotionals.
Children attend public school in the community where their campus is located. Additional academic assistance is provided as needed for each child to succeed academically.
Q. Are the children allowed to visit with their families or other visitors?
A. All visits, on and off campus, will need to be planned in advance with the appropriate BCV staff member assigned to the child. Normally, residents may visit off-campus one or two weekends a month. The BCV encourages and supports healthy family relationships.
Q. What does it cost to place a child at The Baptist Children's Village?
A. The BCV does not charge families a specific fee. However, we do ask the family to invest in the welfare of their child by contributing to their care, according to their financial ability to do so.
Q. Will a parent or legal guardian lose custody of the child if they are placed at The Baptist Children's Village?
A. No. When a parent or custodian voluntarily places a child at The BCV and has legal custody of the child, a Transfer of Physical Custody is all that is needed. This allows us to enroll a child in school, take care of their medical needs, and represent them in non-custodial affairs. Legal custody remains with the legal guardian. What does that mean? You are still the parent or legal guardian and can remove your child from The BCV at anytime.
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