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Check out Palmer Home in the news, read our latest updates and stories, and learn more about our mission as we seek to provide hope for children in our care.

June 29, 2021

Reunification: The Priority In Foster Care

Across the country, statistics suggest that of the approximately 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, 50% will be reunified with their biological families.

June 28, 2021

Wiener Gobblers Unite At Hernando’s Inaugural Wiener Fest

With a mouthful of wieners and only seconds to spare, competitor Caleb Godvard was able to finish strong and force a seventh hotdog down his gullet in only three minutes…

June 26, 2021

Children’s Home Given Financial Boost After Cancelled Event

Mississippi based non-profit organization WoodmenLife recently donated $25,000 to Palmer Home for Children with funds from a cancelled conference.

June 18, 2021

A New Meaning For Father's Day

When I was growing up, Father’s Day was not a celebration to me. But the meaning of Father’s Day changed completely for me when I met Antwann. He welcomed me…

May 27, 2021

Palmer Home For Children – Where Hope Still Grows

cityCURRENT Director of Digital Media, Andrew Bartolotta, speaks with Drake Bassett, President & CEO of Palmer Home For Children to talk about their 125 year old nonprofit, its mission, and recent groundbreaking of their…