The children who live at Albuquerque Christian Children's Home are boys and girls from all races and creeds. They are here for various reasons. Most are from broken homes with a single parent who is financially destitute. Some are here because of weak or non-existent relationships with parents or step parents. They all need security, nurturing, guidance, and protection as they attend school and church to prepare for responsible adulthood.
Most placements come by word of mouth.
The placements are arranged with a personal interview with the Director. Each child is allowed to stay as long as the need is there. The average length of stay is 18 months but some will stay as little as 6 months or as long as 6-10 years. After the first month, relatives are encouraged to visit once or twice a month.