History

Founded in 1966, Calvary Children’s Home is a home for children in the Metro Atlanta area that need to live apart from their families. We provide a safe, loving, Christian home for these children while providing them with a stable home life. We strive to give the children entrusted in our care the very best skills, education, and values so that they may become responsible, productive members of society. Attending church, local schools, and participating in after school and community activities provide a sense of normalcy and gives our children experience in the real world.

In Memory of Rev. Ben F. Turner, Jr.
9/16/1927 – 10/7/2006

Ben F. Turner

In 1965, a tragic event occurred in the Smyrna, Georgia community when a husband and wife were killed in an automobile accident, leaving their six children without a home. Since it is extremely difficult for any family to take in six children at once, they were separated and placed with four different families within the community.

The late Reverend Ben F. Turner (1927 – 2006) was with the children as they were being separated and saw the deeply emotional impact it was having on each of them. They wanted to stay with each other! Reverend Turner realized the tremendous need for the family to stay together, especially after losing both parents . . . “If children can’t have the love and guidance of parents, they should at least be able to live together as brothers and sisters. If I could build a home large enough, I could keep all the children of one family together.” This was the catalyst for the creation of the Calvary Children’s Home in 1966.

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Transitional Resident Program

Founded in 1966, Calvary Children’s Home in Metro Atlanta offers children a safe, loving, Christian environment and a stable home life. Our goal is to equip these children with essential life skills and values for becoming responsible, productive members of society through residential care, social services, spiritual development, educational opportunities, counseling, medical, recreation, and sponsorship programs.

Calvary’s Transitional Resident Program helps high school graduates transition to adulthood. We support our young adults by exploring options like college, vocational training, military service, or employment. They can stay at Calvary as long as they actively work towards their goals. Our program provides support in goal setting, personal finance, spiritual growth, interview skills, transportation, healthcare, and basic life skills to help them become well-rounded, contributing members of the community.

Three current residents: Kevin, Preston, and Michael.
Five high school juniors will enter the program next year.
Two are currently in college.
- Kevin-Champions Bible College-Dean’s List-Junior.
- Preston-Kennesaw State University Sophomore.
- Chrissy graduated this May with an associate’s degree in general studies.
Michael graduated from the City of Marietta Police Academy on June 28, 2024.

The Move

The original Calvary Children’s Home was one building on one acre of land with room to house 10 to 15 children and house parents at any given time. Once Calvary began accepting children, local juvenile courts, pastors, and individuals in the area began requesting assistance housing other children in need. An additional wing was soon added to the home in order to accommodate more children.

In 1997, thanks to many years of blessings and support from the community, Calvary Children’s Home moved from Smyrna to Powder Springs, Georgia. The new thirteen-acre campus is named the Vaughn campus, in memory of the generosity of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn.

The Vaughn Campus is located on a thirteen-acres in Powder Springs, Georgia, our facility can host 35 to 40 children at any given time. We also have house parents that live at the facility with their own families. Over the past five decades, we have housed well over 400 children.

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The Future

The future of the Calvary Children’s Home will be, as it always has been, totally dependent on God as He cares for us through the hearts and hands of our friends. We are committed to providing the best possible home to these children but we cannot do the work alone. Your interest and support is also important because of the encouragement it provides. It demonstrates to our children that they really are important as our friends take such an interest in them. The impact of that message is one that will remain with them throughout their life.

Car Donation

Caring families donating their used vehicles also supports our children. Calvary Children’s Home gratefully accepts gifts of used cars, trucks and boats. If you would like to arrange any donation please click on the link below.

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It is now possible to conveniently support Calvary year-round. Gifts of $25, $50, $100 or more on a continuing basis will make a difference in our children’s lives. These gifts help with our daily needs such as food, clothing, education and medical needs

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Calvary Children’s Home wants to help all kids. Feel free to call or email and we can try and answer any questions you may have. We are hear to serve you and love your support.

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