Why Families?

We believe God designed the family as the best place for a child to grow.  We support and strengthen families so that children receive the parental attention, spiritual guidance, and nurture they need to thrive. 

Establish

Strengthen

Protect

Homes of Love establishes and strengthens families for orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. The sense of love, belonging, and connection that comes through family life help Homes of Love children escape known dangers.

Extreme poverty, death, abuse, or cultural traditions sometimes leave a child without the care of a family. When these hardships happen, Homes of Love steps in.

We partner with mature Christians in each country to identify, train, and support in-country, godly parents to raise children as their own in Family Homes.

When possible, Homes of Love encourages families to stay together. Our Kinship Care program provides crucial support as we link arms with family members.

In Homes of Love families, children receive guidance and love from parents, in addition to healthcare and expanded access to educational opportunities.

We believe God intends for every child to grow up within a secure family unit, and it is our goal to champion stable families for life. The strong family bonds established between children and their Homes of Love parents remain as the children grow.

Immeasurable
Impact

We are humbled to celebrate 25+ years of Gospel-centered growth.

331

CHILDREN

have experienced love and protection through our family network


43

HOMES

operate around-the-clock


24

CAMPS & RETREATS

have been created for families and young adults


70

GRADUATES

of college or vocational training


Meet the Team

From the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, we use Knoxville, Tennessee as home base for serving children around the world. Our U.S. staff partners with indigenous Christians in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe to support and strengthen families for children in need. In each country, we work with international staff members, as well leadership teams who help guide the ministry.

  • Blair Benefield

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Debbie Chesney

    DIRECTOR OF VIETNAM

  • Deb Smith

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • Olinka Jefferson

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

  • Coming Soon

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

  • Ashley Spencer

    EVENTS INTERN

Executive Board