Appalachian Children's Home
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Its stated mission is to "Strive to provide the best possible care available for the children placed in our custody".[1]
History
The home was established in 1949 as a ministry of the Independent Pentecostal Churches.[2][3] It was formerly called the Barbourville Pentecostal Children's Home.[4] Since 2001 it has been operated by Steve and Alice Yeary.[3]
Licensing
The home is licensed by the State of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a child-caring institution and emergency shelter for up to 44 boys and girls under the age of 18.[5]
Knox Appalachian School
The Knox Appalachian School is a public school founded in 2004 as a joint venture between the Appalachian Children's Home and the Knox County Board of Education to serve the children committed to the Children's Home.[6] It has five certified public school teachers and a Title One Coordinator.[6] It provides instruction from grades 5 to 12.[7] Special education services are offered on-site by a certified special education teacher. One of the most technologically advanced schools in the area, the school is the site of a pilot program for the Plato Learning System, based on individual learning.[6] Its students have opportunities for educational travel on a 60-passenger tour bus to sites such as the Gatlinburg aquarium, visits by Kentucky historical reenactment specialists, and career days to learn about possible employment opportunities.[6]
References
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- ↑ a b c Appalachian Children's Home | Who We Are Template:Webarchive
- ↑ a b Senator McConnell visits, praises Appalachian Children's HomeScript error: No such module "Unsubst"., Knox County Public Schools website, article published February 5, 2008
- ↑ a b "Appalachian Children's Home Endowed Scholarship for Social Work Established at LMU" Template:Webarchive, Lincoln Memorial University news release, 6 February 2007
- ↑ Website Links, Freedom of Worship Church (Norton, Virginia) website, accessed August 3, 2008
- ↑ Directory of Child-Caring Facilities Template:Webarchive, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, accessed August 3, 2008
- ↑ a b c d Knox Appalachian School Template:Webarchive, Appalachian Children's Home website, accessed August 3, 2008
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External links
- Appalachian Children's Home official website
- Knox County Public Schools
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- Barbourville, Kentucky
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