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Mission Statement

Oblong Children's Christian Home's mission is to glorify God by discipling neglected and troubled children and their families.  The home provides a Christian family model that demonstrates God's unconditional love, teaches God's truth and encourages each child's unique abilities.

The Program for Children

Patti's Story

 

We strive to demonstrate God's love for parents and the whole family by:

  • Providing unconditional love
  • Teaching biblical parenting skills
  • Encouraging reunification

The Program for Families

The Sullivans' Story

Interest Groups are a new part of our program! Click here to learn more.

Measure of Success
In the last five years:
  • Average cost of care per child is under $58 per day.  Cost is $200 per day in a State child care institution.
  • In the last seven years twenty two teens have accepted Christ.
  • Only two children re-arrested after completing the program.
  • Home has only dismissed five youths before they completed the program.

Making a Difference
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One of our youngest accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior

E-mail us: christianhome@fairpoint.net

Phone Number:       618-592-3633
Address:                  4094 E. 1050th Ave.
                                  Oblong, IL  62449