Founded in 1891, Barium Springs Home for Children provided services to approximately 2,109 children in 2009. This is nearly double the number of children and families served in 2008. With staff increases and campus expansion, Barium Springs' goal is to expand and grow as the needs of NC children increase. By teaching them, keeping them safe, and above all loving them, we show these hurting children there is promise for a bright future. View our Annual Report.
Currently, we serve children and families in 17 counties in North Carolina (see map above). Our main campus is headquartered near Statesville, NC. Rainbow Center, a division of Barium Springs, is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
Barium Springs provides an array of services for children and families throughout North Carolina. Our objective is to:
- "Heal the Hurt" for children that are troubled, abused or neglected
- Provide "A Safe Home" through residential homes and foster care
- Encourage "A Healthy Start" through educational and prevention programs
Our Vision
Barium Springs Home for Children is committed to a safe and nurturing family life for every child.
Our Mission
Serving North Carolina's children and families now; making a difference for the future.
Our Guiding Principles and Core Values:
- Being Faith-based
- Being Child-center
- Being Holistic
- Being Diverse
- Being Innovative
- Providing the Highest Quality Services
- Being Family-focused
- Being Responsive
- Being Respectful
- Using Best Practices
- Being Collaborative
- Changing While Respecting Our History
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Hannah has since started doing much better in school, making new friends at church and plans to be a foster parent when she gets married.
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