Q. Is Grandfather Home an orphanage?

A. In 1914, Grandfather Home was originally founded as a ministry to orphans.  However, biologically orphaned children are rare in our country today. Much more common are children who have been abused or "emotionally orphaned".

Q. How many children live at Grandfather Home?

A. During this fiscal year, we have cared for an average of 42 each day, but work with many more children and families in follow-up care.

Q. What age children live at Grandfather Home?

A. Our resident children are ages 5 to 18, with most between 11 and 13 years of age.

Q. How long does a child stay at Grandfather Home?

A. Usually less than two years.

Q. Where do the children come from?

A. Most children are referred through social service and mental health agencies throughout North Carolina. Some children are referred through private counselors and pastors.

Q. Where do the children go when they leave?

A. The goal for all children at Grandfather Home is to be placed in a permanent family. We believe the best place for a child is with his or her birth parents. If that is not possible due to a history of abuse or other reasons, we will seek placement with another blood relative, an adoptive family, or community living arrangement. We do not place the child back with the person who sexually abused him/her.

Q. Where do the children go to school?

A. The children attend a North Carolina public charter school on campus, Grandfather Academy, Grades K-12.

Q. How is Grandfather Home for Children funded?

A. Private sources provide nearly 40% of Grandfather Home's operation budget. Approximately 60% of the operating budget comes from government child services programs.