Falcon Children’s Home
and Family Services
W h e r e
L o v e
M a k e s
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D i f f e r e n c e
Falcon Children’s Home has been providing a home
for children who, for whatever reason, are unable to live
with their parents in a regular home setting for over one
hundred years. Established in 1909, it has been estimated
that approximately ten thousand lives have been either
directly or indirectly touched by the various programs and
ministries offered by Falcon Children’s Home.
Throughout its decades of serving students, the Home
has had to adjust and adapt its programs to ensure we
are effectively meeting the ever changing needs of the
populations we serve. That has never been more evident
than in the past five years. Throughout the years, we have
improved and enhanced our Transitional Living Program,
launched a Teen Mothers and Babies Program and
successfully merged with a residential maternity home
and adoption agency. In 2011 we started our own private
school on campus that is focused directly on working with
students who are in the foster care system. In 2012 we
received our license to begin licensing foster homes under
the umbrella of Falcon Children’s Homes and it is our goal
to continue to look for and develop new initiatives that
will allow us to reach and serve even more children in
need. It is our wish that every child could be raised in a
family home setting, but for those who are not able to
and are placed with us, we make every effort to provide
an environment that will nurture and develop that child to
be as successful as possible in life. Falcon Children’s Home
is making a difference.
Blessings
Joseph Leggett
CEO/Superintendent
Falcon Children’s Home, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Residential Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Falcon Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Transitional Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mothers and Babies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Royal Home Ministries-Maternity Care. . . . . .9
A New Life Christian Adoptions. . . . . . . . . .11
Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
FALCON AT A GLANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Since its inception the Home has remained committed to the desires of its founders. That vision was, and
is, to provide a Christian home for children, who for whatever reason, are not permitted to live with their
parents in a normal family setting or whose parents are deceased. We are committed to serving the
needs of children without regard to creed, color, race or religion; to providing services and opportunities
that will enhance the total well-being of every child- mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually;
and to the Christian values upon which the Home was established and which we believe and teach
unashamedly. It is our desire and prayer that those who seek employment at Falcon Children's Home will
subscribe to the same position on morality and conduct.
PROFILE.
A private, not-for-profit institution fully licensed by the State of North Carolina to care for up to 129 children
between the ages of 0 and 21 years.
FOUNDED.
1909 and is owned and operated under the auspices of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.
LOCATION.
Just off of Interstate 95, Exit 65 in Falcon, North Carolina.
CAMPUS.
Beautiful, serene and safe setting on 300 acres in Falcon, North Carolina. The property houses 12 cottages/
halls, athletic fields, gym, large swimming pool, activity room, Falcon Christian Academy (containing
classrooms, computer lab, library and movie theater), administrative offices, lake with ropes course and
camping area, chapel, a central dining facility and Health Services building.
ACCREDITATION.
EAGLE Accreditation Commission of the United Methodist Association, Inc.
LICENSURE.
North Carolina Department if Health and Human Services.
FALCON CHILDREN’S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES
P.O. Box 39, Falcon, NC 28342
7569 North West Street, Falcon, NC 28342
Office 910-980-1065 Fax 910-980-1161
www.falconchildrenshome.com
RESIDENTIAL AND
EMERGENCY CARE
Falcon Children’s Home is a child care facility. We have no other purpose or business. The care of children is
out foremost concern and the centerpiece of all that we do. We seek to provide services and opportunities
that will enhance the well being of every child- mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
CARE.
Each student is placed on a Cottage/Hall that can house up to 12 students. Each cottage has trained
houseparents that care for the students on that cottage/hall.
SOCIAL SERVICES.
Each student is assigned a case manager upon arriving at the home. This social worker meets with the
student on a weekly basis and schedules and transports them to any necessary appointments.
COUNSELING SERVICES.
On campus Licensed Professional Counselors provide students with immediate access to counseling
services. The counselor is also available to the on-call crisis intervention team.
HEALTH SERVICES.
A registered nurse is employed on a part-time basis and a MD makes weekly visits to the campus to
see students.
CHAPLAIN.
The Chaplain is available to the students for spiritual guidance and meets with students on a regular basis.
The Chaplain is also responsible for implementing a well-rounded devotional program that is used nightly
in the cottages.
RECREATION.
The Recreational Director oversees a well-rounded physical education program. This involved nightly
activities such as basketball and volleyball as well as our summer program.
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PREPARATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.
All students living on campus receive Life Skills training from houseparents as a regular part of their cottage
routine. These Life Skills include, but are not limited to, money management, personal appearance,
health, educational planning, job seeking skills, and housekeeping.
EDUCATION.
Falcon Christian Academy is located on campus. Students are given the opportunity to attend the
academy or public school.
ON CAMPUS TUTORING.
An on-campus tutoring program offers assistance to all students that attend elementary, middle and
high school.
PHOENIX/INTERIM PROGRAM
The Phoenix Program is designed to help our students put away their old self and rise anew from the ashes.
It is the goal of the program to help students deal with issues that are preventing them from succeeding
in normal campus life. Because we are a ministry that is here for the students, we want to provide them
with every chance to stay here at Falcon Children’s Home. This will be our final step in which we hope to
reform behaviors that would otherwise result in discharge. The Interim Program is for students who have
just arrived. This program helps determine which cottage is suited to meet the needs of that particular
student.
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FALCON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Falcon Christian Academy is located on the campus of Falcon Children’s Home and was formed to
help our middle and high school students “catch up” through an academically intensive program. Our
school’s mission is focused on academic achievement, Biblical worldview and character development.
We understand that many of our students have not been successful in single and sometimes multiple
school settings. It is our hope that we can work together (students, faculty, houseparents and social
services) to redeem past mistakes and facilitate a positive attitude toward school and learning. We
incorporate best practices recognized by leaders in education as the most effective methods for helping
children learn:
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Pre-testing and post-testing each school year to identify each child’s strengths and needs and measure
academic gains.
Individualize and create instruction geared to the child’s needs.
Low student-teacher ratio.
After school tutoring program with skill-specific remediation programs for our students.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
It is the purpose of Falcon Christian Academy to guide each student to full intellectual development
regardless of his or her current academic or social status. This will be achieved by an environment that
conveys the message that all students can learn, marked by increasingly higher levels of achievement
with students performing at our above academic grade level.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
It is the purpose of Falcon Christian Academy to promote positive character development, having clearcut expectations of each student to demonstrate appropriate responsible and productive behavior.
Students will be taught life skills that will enable them to be confident and successful in whatever career
or calling they choose.
BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW.
It is the goal of the academy to teach each student to develop a Biblical World View that is evidenced
by an awareness of the unconditional love of God, a sense of purpose and self-worth and hope for the
future.
ATHLETICS.
Student Athletes are challenged to excel in the pursuit of Christ-like character; he or she is also to move
toward emotional maturity and skill proficiency. Current sports include Volleyball, Basketball and Baseball.
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Mission statement- falcon Christian academy exists to provide a holistic education that
promotes achievement in academics, a biblical worldview and character development
marked by disciplined behavior, thereby equipping children with what they need today to live
successfully and effectively tomorrow.
For more information on fca or how to enroll your student
please call (910) 980-1136
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TRANSITIONAL LIVING
Transitional Living students receive services that enable them to reach their goal of becoming selfsufficient. Through this program students learn how to effectively communicate with diverse populations
and in diverse situations. Students obtain strong interpersonal skills so that they can evaluate their own
growth. This program offers a variety of services aimed at achieving self-awareness, self-assurance,
independence and the ability to make sound decisions during the transitional process.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE.
Students who have successfully participated in the Preparation for Transitional Living Program a minimum
of 60 days. They must be at least 17 years of age and in high school (with no failing grades) or successfully
working on a GED. Falcon Children’s Home is licensed to care for students through the age of 21.
SERVICES PROVIDED.
Services provided are Transitional Living Plan Assessment, Advanced Life-Skills Training, Personal Spiritual
Awareness, Remedial Education/Tutoring, Career Planning/Employment Assistance, Transitional Support
Counseling, Transitional Living Housing on campus, Social/Family Relationships, Medical/Mental Health
Services, Health and Wellness Education, Assistance Transitioning to a Permanent Residence, Community
Resource Referral, Aftercare Support Service.
EDUCATION.
Transitional Living students are expected to be involved in some education component (high school,
GED, college) and to attend all classes and required activities associated with the school.
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Falcon Children’s Home seeks to provide quality services to each student that enters the
Transitional Living Program. The services are designed to promote independence when
leaving Falcon Children’s Home. The Transitional Living Program incorporates the following
objectives: Personal Development, Education, Financial Stability, Personal Spiritual Awareness,
Effective Communication Skills and Community Resources/Involvement.
EMPLOYMENT.
Transitional Living students are required to actively seek and/or maintain employment while in the program
unless they are a full time student or maintaining 12 credit hours in college.
LIVING.
Students move out of the campus cottages into a Transitional Living Apartment. Under limited supervision
of transitional living staff, students live more independently while still in a supportive setting.
MONEY MANAGEMENT.
Transitional Living students are expected to open a savings and checking account when funds are
available. They are required to place 50% of their income into a savings plan according to the following:
30% of the student’s income is to be placed in a high interest savings account that is available to them
after they have transitioned out of the program, 20% is to be places in a regular savings account that
is available to the students as emergency expenditures occur outside of their monthly budget. The
remaining 50% is deposited into a checking account and used at their discretion, in accordance with
their monthly budget.
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MOTHERS AND BABIES
The Mothers and Babies program offers services that are designed to enable mothers to become selfsufficient. This program offers a variety of services aimed toward understanding the role of parenting
and the developmental stages of their child. Since its inception in 2008, this program has not only been
impacting our current generation, but providing a brighter future for generations to come.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS.
• Parenting/Child Development Consultation
• Life Skills Evaluation and Training
• Child Care Assistance
• Education/Career Planning
• Money Management
• Counseling Services
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Offering mothers and their babies a safe, live-in environment while providing the necessary safety,
support, care and encouragement to ensure a solid foundation for a successful family life.
THE DESIRED OUTCOMES.
• Know how to be a responsible individual.
• Understand their role as a parent.
• Know how to live within a community.
• Be on track with their education and/or vocational goals.
• Be able to maintain their home and family.
• Be able to manage their finances.
• Be able to obtain and maintain employment.
• Be able to connect to appropriate community resources.
• Be able to access/acquire appropriate transportation.
• Be able to maintain a regular health and wellness routine for them and their child(ren).
For more information:
[email protected] / (910) 980-1065
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ROYAL HOME MINISTRIES (A DIVISION OF FALCON CHILDREN’S HOME)
MATERNITY PROGRAM
SAVING AND CHANGING LIVES
The Royal Home offers care, counseling and educational opportunities for young pregnant mothers in a
nurturing, protected atmosphere. The Royal Home is committed to serving clients from any race, religion,
or national origin. No one is turned away because of their lack of funds. Since 1992, the Royal Home has
served over 325 young women that sought to provide a brighter future for themselves and their babies.
The ultimate goal of the Royal Home program is to save innocent babies from abortion and to redirect
and enrich the life of the mother.
GOAL.
The desired outcomes for clients in our Maternity Program are to: be a responsible individual, ensure the
health of both mother and baby, have access to excellent medical care, be equipped/prepared for a
successful birth, receive/develop appropriate parenting skills, establish and/or continue their educational
and/or vocational goal(s), manage their finances, access appropriate community resources and obtain
housing and support for after delivery.
IN-HOUSE CLASSES.
Classes are offered to clients on a regular basis. These include, but are not limited to, childbirth, newborn
basics, and nutrition. Depending on the client’s choice, staff will work with them to develop a parenting
or an adoption plan. All clients participate in childbirth classes taught by a registered nurse certified to
teach childbirth classes.
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
All clients will receive life skills training. Life Skills include, but are not limited to: housekeeping, nutritional
menu planning, money management, personal hygiene/appearance, safety skills, and preparation for
independent living.
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The mission of our maternity care program it to offer birth mothers and their unborn babies the necessary
safety, support, care and encouragement to ensure healthy prenatal care and birth. Additionally, to
provide birth mothers with opportunities to set appropriate goals and make wise decision fro their future.
EDUCATION/CAREER PLANNING.
Information received from the intake/application process is utilized in assessing the clients educational/
vocational needs. The case management team, along with the client, establishes objectives to be
included in the plan that will assist in achieving these goals. This plan is reviewed and adjusted on a
regular basis. All clients are required to be enrolled in school, working, or serving in a volunteer capacity
that develops vocational skills. Clients in high school have the opportunity to attend Falcon Christian
Academy, a private academy located on the campus of Falcon Children’s Home or the local public
school.
COUNSELING SERVICES.
All young ladies are seen by a pregnancy social worker throughout the duration of their stay at our
maternity home. The social worker presents choices for either making an adoption plan or parenting. Upon
choosing a plan, the worker assists the client in setting goals for achieving the plan chosen. Professional
counseling services are also made available to our clients to assist in goal setting and planning for their
future.
Administrative office P.O. Box 128, FALCON, NC 28342
Phone: 910-525-5554 | Fax: 910-980-0245
E-mail: [email protected]
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AA NEW
LIFE
CHRISTIAN
ADOPTIONS
DIVISION OF FALCON CHILDREN’S HOME
A New Life Christian Adoptions was created as a support ministry for women who lovingly choose life for
their baby, but are unsure if they are at a place in their life where parenting would be in the best interest of
their child. We believe children thrive best in loving, two parent homes, with Christ and the Church involved
in their daily lives. A New Life Christian Adoptions provides educational and supportive counseling to all
involved in the adoption process. Every adoption situation is as unique as the birthparents and adoptive
families involved. We strive to develop an adoption plan that takes into consideration the desires and
wellbeing of everyone involved.
WHO WE SERVE
BIRTH PARENTS.
We are available to help birth parents throughout the pregnancy, at delivery and beyond. At A New Life
we provide many services which include: free and confidential counseling, meetings at the location of
your choice, choice of the adoptive family, choice of the type of adoption, support, medical and living
assistance and a 24 hour birthparent hotline.
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
At A New Life we are equipped to assist families in adopting domestically, independently as well as
relative, embryo and through the Department of Social Services of North Carolina. We are also an agency
that is committed to finding homes for older children, up to eighteen years of age. We actively recruit
families for our minority newborns and special need infants. We have a special need for African American
or biracial Christian couples to join our program.
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The mission of our adoption program is to encourage, educate and assist birth mothers experiencing
unplanned pregnancies in matching their desire for life for their unborn babies to “forever families.” A New
Life Christian Adoptions seeks to provide a means by which children can be placed in homes of loving,
Christian families though the process of adoption.
CONTACT INFROMATION:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nlcadopt.org
Adoptive Parents Call: (910) 980-1065
Birth Mothers Call: (877) 884-9775
Address: PO BOX 39, Falcon, NC 28342
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FOSTER
CARE
PROGRAM
A DIVISION OF FALCON CHILDREN’S HOME
Falcon Children’s Home is a licensing agency for family foster homes
by the north Carolina department of health and human service.
WHAT IS FOSTER CARE.
A temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected, and dependent children who need a safe place
to live when their parents or another relative cannot care for them.
QUALITIES OF A FOSTER PARENT.
Qualities of a foster parents are extraordinarily tolerant, patient, perseverant, flexible, dedicated, nurturing,
able to express affection, prepared to accept the changes in lifestyle that result from becoming a foster
parent, good communicators with excellent interpersonal skills – with children and community, able to
remember what it is like to be a child.
WHO CAN BE A FOSTER PARENT WITH FCHFS.
Must be at least 21 years old, have a stable home and income, be willing to be finger printed and have a
criminal records check, maintain a drug free environment, complete all required training and be licensed
by the state of North Carolina, Christian couples married a minimum of 3 years.
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The mission of our foster care program is to identify, train and license Christian families that have the
special qualities needed to nurture children by providing temporary living arrangements while partnering
with the Department of Social Services, birth families and other community resources leading to family
permanency.
HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT.
Participate in 30 hours of pre-service decision making training, complete a Mutual Home assessment,
applicant’s home must pass a fire inspection, applicant’s home must pass an Environmental and Health
Regulations check, must have physical examination completed by licensed medical provider, complete
a criminal background check (state and local) to include Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry
check (all adults in the home 18 or above), must have a working telephone (landline).
SERVICES OFFERED TO FOSTER FAMILIES.
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Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Care Program training.
Certified PS-MAPP trainers.
(Permanence and Safety- Modeled Approaches to Partnership in Parenting)
Certified Deciding Together trainers.
Certified Shared Parenting trainers.
Provide North Carolina Crisis Intervention Training.
Prepare foster families to transition to adoption families with Pre-placement Assessment during the
mutual home assessment process.
• Match children requiring out of home placement to the best available foster parent.
• Foster parents have access to the same resources available to the residential children of Falcon
Children’s Home.
• Ongoing supervision and support visits by a trained caseworker, 24-hour crisis intervention services and
respite care as needed.
E-mail: [email protected]
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SHARING HIS BLESSINGS
THRIFT STORE
A MINISTRY OF FALCON CHILDREN’S HOME.
Sharing His Blessings is a ministry of Falcon Children’s Home. All proceeds from Sharing His Blessings work to
support Falcon Christian Academy. FCA is a faith-based school that allows at risk youth the opportunity
to develop academic and social competencies necessary to be successful in life after high school. One
such competency is a strong work ethic mandated by God in Colossians 3:23, “to work hard at all you
do just as though you were working for the Lord…” Qualified juniors/seniors have the opportunity to be
employed developing knowledge and skills necessary for life success and successful employment when
they graduate and enter the work force.
LOCATION.
402 East Broad Street
Dunn, NC 28334
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED.
At Falcon Children’s Home we welcome support from our community. We would love for you to get
involved and be a part of what is happening here. Below are just a few of the ways that you can partner
with us:
• Monetary Donations
• Volunteer Your Time
• Donate clothing, personal care items, furniture, food, school supplies, etc…
• Annual Harvest Train Program (Tuesday before Thanksgiving)
• Sponsor a child for Christmas
Falcon Children’s Home and family services
P.O. Box 39, Falcon, NC 28342
7569 North West Street, Falcon, NC 28342
Office 910-980-1065 Fax 910-980-1161
www.falconchildrenshome.com
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