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Feb. 24, 2017, 3:56 p.m.

FUN FACTS ABOUT SOUTHMOUNTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Did you know that Southmountain Children and Family Services began in 1903 and was called the Golden Industrial Institute? This school began in Bostic, NC in Rutherford County by Miss Emily Pruden as a boarding school for boys and girls ages 5 to 25. The school was dedicated to providing Christian education to anyone unable otherwise to earn a hig…

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Feb. 14, 2017, 12:09 p.m.

Children's Advocacy Center and Center of Excellence of the Blue Ridge has MOVED!

We are pleased to announce that the agency on February 1, 2017 moved our Children's Advocacy Center and Center of Excellence of the Blue Ridge to a NEW location. The improved location is close to the old one, but we hope this site will allow us to offer improved services. Our new address is 8076 Highway 105 South, Boone, NC 28607

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Jan. 23, 2017, 11:14 a.m.

Caroling, Caroling We Will Go!

On December 22, children of all ages from our Foster Community spread the joy of Christmas by caroling for friends, families and a local nursing home.  About 28 children participated in this fun evening and it took a caravan of 5 cars to transport all the singers!  The event was planned by Adam Scott, Recreation Director and several of S…

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Jan. 19, 2017, 8:26 a.m.

Southmountain Teen Attends Community College

Jamie Odom, an 18 year old young lady who lives at Southmountain Estates is indeed an example to her peers. Jamie lives with foster parents Ben and DeLynn Garza and graduated from Hallyburton Academy last spring. She became a full time student at Western Piedmont Community College in the Fall of 2016 and is working towards her 2-year Associates De…

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Dec. 28, 2016, 11:58 a.m.

Thank You Mountain Glory Quilters Guild

Southmountain Children and Family Services would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU!  to the Mountain Glory Quilters Guild of Old Fort, North Carolina for donating over 60 home sewn pillow cases for our children at Southmountain Estates, our Foster Community. The pillow cases are very beautiful and the Quilters Guild even took the time to separate…

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Dec. 12, 2016, 12:17 p.m.

Art, Clay! Art!

Southmountain Estates, our Foster Community is so excited to be able to begin an art program for our children!  Southmountain was recently awarded a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Burke County for $5,080.  These funds will allow us to pay artists to teach classes, to repair two of our kilns and purchase art supplies.&nbs…

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Dec. 8, 2016, 11:23 a.m.

Southmountain Annual Christmas Parade and Open House

On Saturday afternoon December 3rd, Southmountain Children and Family Services hosted the Annual Christmas Parade and Open House at Southmountain Estates, the Foster Community in Nebo.  Over 100 friends, donors, community members, Trustees, and staff, came out on the beautiful afternoon to celebrate the holiday season together.  As always, the pa…

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Nov. 30, 2016, 10:56 a.m.

Welcome!! Open House and Christmas Parade

On Saturday, December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Southmountain Children and Family Services will host the Annual Christmas Parade and Open House at Southmountain Estates, our Foster Community in Nebo.  The community is welcome to join us for this fun afternoon by visiting us at 7330 Myrtle Drive, off of Southmountain Institute Road.

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Nov. 21, 2016, 4 p.m.

City of Marion Awards Business Improvement Grants to Southmountain

Southmountain Children and Family Services was recently awarded two Downtown Business Improvement Grants from the City of Marion for a total of $1,000.  These funds will allow us to make much needed improvements to two facilities; including replacing steps at our Children’s Advocacy Center and a new sign for the Children’s Advocac…

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Nov. 16, 2016, 11:05 a.m.

Southmountain Receives Janirve SUN Grant for $8,449

In late October Southmountain Children and Family Services was awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for $8,449.  The grant funding will be used to purchase and install additional bathtubs for the residential homes in our Foster Community.  Southmountain is now serving more  infants and children fro…

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Oct. 27, 2016, 1:38 p.m.

Successful Adoption for Southmountain Children

When children come into care at the Foster Community of Southmountain Children and Family Services, permanency is our primary goal. When possible our staff will work diligently with the children and parents in order for them to be reunified. However, when reunification is not possible, adoption becomes the primary plan. The staff of Southmountain …

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Oct. 13, 2016, 12:45 p.m.

Center of Excellence Staff Complete Training

Seven staff from the Center of Excellence and the Foster Community recently completed training that will expand their professional skills so they can better serve children and families. Rhonda Soirez, Foster Community Therapist and Jonathan Rhoades, McDowell County Therapist completed training for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CB…

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Oct. 7, 2016, 4 p.m.

Eulogy for Bill Brinkley

Eulogy for Board Chair William M. "Bill" Brinkley by Executive Director Chris Jernigan September 11, 2016 I am so honored to have been asked to take a few minutes to share some of Bill's many accomplishments during his 52 years on the Board of Trustees of Southmountain Children and Family Services. I don't know exactly how long Bill served as chai…

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Sept. 15, 2016, 4:48 p.m.

Annual Sonshine Saturday Sponsored by Enon Baptist Church

On Saturday September 10, 2016 Enon Baptist Church in Drexel hosted “Sonshine Saturday” for children and parents that live at our Foster Community, in Nebo, North Carolina. For over 25 years, this church has held the event on the church grounds and this year, about 100 people enjoyed this fun filled day! Events included a watermelon eating contest…

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Sept. 7, 2016, 10:36 a.m.

Agency Mourns Loss and Passing of Board Chair, Bill Brinkley

Southmountain Children and Family Services has lost one of its most cherished leaders and friends. William M. "Bill" Brinkley passed away September 2, 2016 after a battle with cancer.I cannot begin to express the sadness we at Southmountain Children & Family Services feel at losing such a tremendous friend and leader. Bill's wisdom, faith, and…

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Aug. 31, 2016, 12:02 p.m.

It’s Back to School Time!

It was early morning on Monday August 29, 2016 and the children at our Foster Community were rolling out of bed-- some excited, some not so much-- to begin their first day of school! Our children attend seven schools in Burke County: Glen Alpine Elementary, Salem Elementary, Table Rock Middle School, Liberty Middle School, Freedom High School, Pat…

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