About Us

Branching Out

Although Branching Out is a new brand for our foster care ministry, Holston Home has 130 years of dedication to children and families.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Children will be raised by healthier families that prepare them to live the fulfilling adult lives that God inteded for them.

Worship

Education

Work

Recreation

Holston Home for Children provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus with children and families struggling with life's challenges.

Our History

Serving vulnerable children and families is our calling and ministry.

We strive to provide top quality support to our most important ministry partners—our foster parents. Read more about how we've been serving children and families for 130 years.

Beliefs

We are guided by principles that have been passed down throughout the history of this ministry. These beliefs strongly influence our services:

God loves children and their families so much that He sent His Son to die so that they could have abundant and eternal life.
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.
Every child should be taught about Jesus.
All things are possible in Christ.
Every child should have a warm and secure place to live.
People can change.
Lasting change occurs through caring relationships.
It is the birthright of every child to have a family.
The best place for a child to be raised is within a caring family.
Kids and families deserve our very best.
Children and youth should always have something to look forward to.

Practices

The people of Holston Home shall diligently attend to those in our care through these practices:

Provide the highest quality of professional service for our children and their families through highly trained and competent staff.
Advocate for the rights and needs of our children, youth, and their families.
Treat all people with love, respect, and care.
Keep all information confidential.
Be open and honest in our communications.
Recognize progress and achievements of children and families.
Practice the highest principles of Christian stewardship in every aspect of our ministry.