Albuquerque Christian Childrens Home is a long term home for children whose families are unable to provide the care needed for them to grow into independent, responsible adults. All potential applicants will be screened by a committee as to the appropriateness of children placed into the home based on he following criteria. If a child is considered appropriate for our program, the parent or legal guardian must complete required documentation officially placing the child in the physical custody of ACCH.

Children for whom ACCH would be appropriate:
Boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18
Children of any race, ethnicity, educational background, and religious background.
Children needing long term care.

ACCH may be able to accommodate:
Children with mild behavioral/emotional problems.
Children with mild or moderate learning disabilities.
Children who benefit from a regulated and scheduled routine.

Children for whom ACCH would not be appropriate:

Children who have severe emotional/behavioral problems.
Children with a history of hurting animals, a pattern of violent behavior, or deviate sexual conduct.
Children with severe learning problems that would prevent attendance at public schools.
Children who have neurological impairments.
Children exhibiting a history of suicidal behavior or ideation.
Children charged with or having committed an adult crime, i.e.. assault, rape, murder, or a weapon offense.
Children who are chemically dependent or who use or distribute any controlled substance.
Children whose medical condition might require specialized treatment or care on a twenty-four hour basis.
Children with physical or mental disabilities severe enough to require assistance to perform daily personal functions, fief. feeding, dressing, i.e., moving from place to place, etc.

The above conditions are guidelines for admission and should not limit persons from inquiring about the possibility of placement at Albuquerque Christian Children's Home. The guidelines are not an attempt to prevent any group of children from participation in the program, but rather to define the specific capabilities of the program, staff, and facilities to meet the needs of the children within the guidelines defined above. Because of the ratio of staff members to children we are unable to serve children needing frequent specialized care.

Thank you for your interest in Albuquerque Christian Children's Home.