Palmer Home for Children is a ministry to children in need.....children who are growing up as social orphans without the nurture and support of a loving family.....children who need a place to be and to become.

Palmer, for more than 100 years, has provided a stable, Christ-centered home life built on loving one-to-one relationships.  Founded in 1895 by Presbyterians and other concerned friends, Palmer remains committed to helping children achieve their full God-given potential, however scarred or shattered their family background.

Today, in Columbus, that founding vision embraces some 80 boys and girls from birth through college age who live year round in seven attractive cottages that grace Palmer's grounds.

A few years ago that vision extended our campus near Hernando Mississippi, a few miles south of Memphis, TN.  We currently have almost 20 boys and girls in two cottages on our new campus, and look forward to seeing that grow to over 100 children in 12 cottages.

A new era has began at Palmer Home for Children with the addition of Mississippi Sheriffs' Boys & Girls Ranches.  In January 2005, Palmer Home took over operation of the Sheriffs' Ranches and  we look forward to seeing that program grow.

Palmer Home for Children is recognized as a charitable, not-for-profit corporation under Mississippi law.  We are also recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity under federal law.

 Palmer Home for Children - P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703 - Phone:(662)328.5704