American Children's Home

Our History
The American Children's Home opened in 1928 by the Junior Order United American Mechanics North Carolina State Council, our country's oldest patriotic fraternity. The Home initially served orphaned children of Junior Order members. However, as time passed there were fewer and fewer true orphans and we began accepting children through county Departments of Social Services. These children, who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or abandonment, have been removed from their homes by court order and need a caring, nurturing environment to help them deal with past experiences and prepare them for their future.

Helping Children
Sometimes, for their own safety, children cannot live with their parents. We give children who have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment a safe and loving home in which to heal their broken spirits.

Performance Quality Improvement
The Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Committee meets quarterly to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of all programs and services of the American Children's Home and correct deficiencies through the PQI process. The committee membership is composed of all program areas from the American Children's Home (campus, financial development, daycare, school, board members and other community stakeholders). At each meeting members involved in human resources, operations, risk management and financial resources present written reports. Corrective Actions are put in place if needed. Members of this committee are also responsible for distributing seven different surveys, analyzing data gathered from the surveys and determining actions to make needed improvements. The minutes of each meeting are given to members of the PQI Committee, all staff, ACH Board Members and are available during the office hours in the front office of the Administrative Building. The committee works diligently as it strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our children.