Will a parent or legal guardian lose custody of the child if they are placed at Baptist Children’s Village and Family Ministries?

No. When a parent or custodian voluntarily places a child at BCV&FM 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 BCV&FM at anytime.

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  • Mississippi Baptists
  • Mississippi Baptist Foundation
  • MS Department of Child Protection Services
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