The Christmas season is a special time spent surrounded by family and loved ones. Cooking and enjoying special meals are some of the most cherished traditions that the holidays bring. At Palmer Home, our children need a consistent and nurturing environment. Time together at the dinner table affirms that, and it’s not something that happens […]
Thanksgiving is a time of joyful celebration and a time of reflection. At Palmer Home, we have been blessed to care for more than 220 children this year, a record number, because of the dedication and generosity of people like you. Watching the children who come into our care flourish into young adults is a […]
Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer day, and you are surrounded by all your family. There’s snow cones, waterslides, good food, and an endless supply of laughter all around. What if we told you that you could do all that, while also raising a quarter of a million dollars in one day? That is what […]
Palmer Home for Children hosted the 15th Annual Mudbug Bash on Saturday night in Hernando, Miss. Despite the rain, hundreds of people came for a good time and a good cause. There was no shortage of crawfish — for the 14th year in a row, Memphis Crawfish Company provided 4,000 pounds of crawfish for the […]
It takes one day to change a life. At Palmer Home, we’ve seen it happen many times. Children come to us having lived through a history of trauma and difficult life circumstances. It is our mission to ensure that the day a child arrives on our campus, they embark on a new journey of healing […]
Palmer Home for Children developed the Whole Child Initiative in 2016. As we continue to learn more, Whole Child continues to evolve. What started as a simple evaluative tool has become an organizational change model. In 2018, Palmer Home implemented Whole Child Initiative’s Model of Care. This process requires training at every level, including board, […]
One of the main goals of Palmer Home has always been growth. Growth for our children, growth for our campuses, and ultimately, growth of our mission. For more than 120 years, Palmer Home for Children has been rooted in one mission: To provide superior care for children while introducing the love of God through our […]
Palmer Home celebrated Pam Abrams, Director of Education, as the 2019 recipient of the Charles Guest Service Award. The Charles Guest Service Award recognizes a staff member for his or her contributions to Palmer Home for Children, mirroring the pursuit of excellence demonstrated by Palmer Home Board member Charles Guest. “This award represents a chance […]
Palmer Home houseparents are in many ways similar to other parents. They clean. They cook. They shuttle children to and from doctor’s appointments and sports practices. The everyday hustle that comes with being a parent is often multiplied for our houseparents because of the unique needs of the children at Palmer Home. Not only are […]
Houseparents play an integral role in the lives of children at Palmer Home. They are the loving arms that embrace each new child who enters our care. They ensure each child knows they are safe and that their needs will be met. Houseparents teach children how to love and be loved, how to have a […]
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