The Children's Attention Home, Inc. was conceived out of concern and compassion for abused, neglected, abandoned and homeless children. In 1969 it was brought to the attention of the Rock Hill Ministerial Association that these children had no place to go other than foster homes in which there were simply not enough. Consequently, there were desperate times when these children were being placed in jail for lack of shelter, there are still not enough homes to provide care for these children.
In the fall of 1970, a house was rented near Winthrop University in a quiet neighborhood, renovated, and the doors were opened to accept children who had been abused, abandoned, and neglected. The Home was started through the support of the community. Many people helped in the renovation and the start of the facility both manually and financially. All of these things were done with a genuine spirit of unity and mutual interest in the welfare of the children.
Since the Home first opened its doors, there have been over 5,900 children served by the Children's Attention Home. As each year of operation goes by, the Home grows and strengthens in all aspects. Accurate records are now kept on everything from the children to volunteers, contributors and employees. Long range plans are formulated by the Board of Directors and then tackled until they become reality.
November 21: Mardi Gras in November
May 25, 2010: Family Trust Golf Tournament
