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About Us
The Presbyterian Home for Children is a non-profit Christian caring community for children and families in need; serving children and families regardless of race, color, creed, gender, national origin or disability. The ministry is governed by a Board of Trustees elected in part by North Alabama Presbytery, the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley and South Alabama Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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    Mission Statement
    (Adopted by the Board of Trustees, October 7, 2008)
    The Presbyterian Home for Children is an agent of God's love called to transform the lives of children and their families.

    History of The Home
    Following the Civil War, members of the Presbyterian Church in Alabama, recognizing the large number of widows and orphans in Alabama, decided to open a children's home to provide these children with food and shelter, an education, and a foundation of faith in God. After several years of struggling to raise the money needed to open the doors, the Home accepted its first children in 1868.

    The 80-acre campus in Talladega, Alabama has grown tremendously since the 1800's, transforming itself from a children's refuge and farming community into a well respected educational facility. The Home opened its own school, Hope Academy, in 1997 to meet the educational needs of its residents. Realizing a greater need, Hope Academy began offering it's services to the community in 2004 by accepting private day and residential students into the education program. Today, the Talladega Campus includes residential cottages, school buildings, a gymnasium, dining hall and well staffed counseling center which serves both campus residents and the community.

    The Presbyterian Home is a member of the Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies (AACCA) and the association of Presbyterian Children's Home and Related Ministries (PCHARM). Hope Academy at the Presbyterian Home is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

    Driving Directions
    From Birmingham, Alabama Take 1-20 E toward Gadsden/Atlanta (approx. 42 m.) Take the AL-77 exit (exit number 168) toward Talladega//Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto AL-77 S (about 12 m), following signs around the courthouse square. Turn RIGHT onto Asbury St. (Rite Aid Drugstore on your left at this intersection). At next light, turn left onto South St. E. South St. E becomes Gertrude Michaels Dr/Ashland Hwy. Follow right fork of road and take the second turn to the right to enter the campus near the Bell Administration Building.

    From Montgomery, Alabama Leave Montgomery from the Eastern Bypass on US 231 N. Follow US 231 N until it becomes AL-21 N, then follow AL-21 N through Sylacauga and into Talladega Turn RIGHT onto Asbury St. (Rite Aid Drugstore on your left at this intersection). At next light, turn left onto South St. E. South St. E becomes Gertrude Michaels Dr/Ashland Hwy. Follow right fork of road and take the second turn to the right to enter the campus near the Bell Administration Building.

    From Huntsville, Alabama Follow I-565 W approximately 20 miles. Merge onto I-65 S via exit number 1 toward Birmingham (about 80 m.). Take 1-20 E toward Gadsden/Atlanta (approx. 42 m.) Take the AL-77 exit (exit number 168) toward Talladega//Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto AL-77 S (about 12 m), following signs around the courthouse square. Turn RIGHT onto Asbury St. (Rite Aid Drugstore on your left at this intersection). At next light, turn left onto South St. E. South St. E becomes Gertrude Michaels Dr/Ashland Hwy. Follow right fork of road and take the second turn to the right to enter the campus near the Bell Administration Building.

    From Atlanta, Georgia Follow 1-20 W toward Birmingham (approximately 85 m.) Take the AL-21 exit (exit number 185) toward Oxford/Anniston. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto AL-21 S/Jacksonville State University Hwy/Quintard Dr. Continue to follow AL-21 S. (approx. 20 m.) Stay straight to go onto Haynes St/AL-77. Turn right onto Ironaton Rd. Turn right onto Gertrude Michaels Dr/Ashland Hwy. Entrance to campus is about ½ mile on left.