Media Kit
We are committed to helping the media shed light on the needs of children in foster care.
Media Fact Sheet
- The mission of the Crossnore School & Children’s Home is to grow healthy futures for children and adults by providing a Christian sanctuary of hope and healing.
- We are located on two campuses: 212 rolling acres on the edge of downtown Winston-Salem, NC founded in 1909 by the Western Conference, United Methodist Church and 85 acres in the quaint Blue Ridge Mountain town of Crossnore, NC founded in 1913 by Drs. Eustace and Mary Martin Sloop.
- Our services include residential group foster care with 19 cottages open serving 200+ children annually across both campuses. More than 80 cottage parents live in the cottages creating a home for our children. Cottage parents serve in a 7 days on/7 days off rotation.
- Educational services are met through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools, and the Marjorie Williams Academy, a public K-12 charter school on the Crossnore campus.
- Community-based services include foster care and adoption services and outpatient therapies.
- Life skills and transitional living skills are important for our older children. The Stepping Stones program provides real life work, finance, and transportation experiences for older high school students.
- Follow-up after care through an After Care Specialist and our Miracle Scholars program helps ensure that students can meet their education, work, transportation, and housing goals as they transition to adulthood.
Media Contact
Holly Barrett
Director of Communications
hbarrett@crossnore.org
(704) 607-9415
Crossnore School & Children’s Home In the News
March 2017 – Forsyth Woman – Giving to Crossnore School & Children’s Home
March 2017 – Business North Carolina – Grateful giving: Joining forces
January 2017 – Watauga Democrat – Crossnore School, Children’s Home Complete Merger
October 2016 – Winston-Salem Monthly – Fall at the Farmery
September 2016 – Peachy: The Magazine – A Home for Healing: The Crossnore School
August 2016 – High Country Press – The Crossnore School Opens Three New Cottages, Dedicates Young Children’s Village
July 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – Katheryn Northington: Children’s Home renews commitment to vulnerable youngsters (Op/Ed)
July 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – Our View: A Friendly Move at The Children’s Home
July 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – The Children’s Home is removing its fence on Reynolda Road
July 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – Scene and Heard: Elks Lodge 449, June Rise Sing Praises of The Children’s Home
July 2016 – WXII-12 News – Enrichment program posts flags at The Children’s Home
June 2016 – Avery Journal – Second Acts highlights local artists
June 2016 – Avery Journal – Marjorie Williams Academy Graduates 11
May 2016 – Avery Journal – Avery Co. DSS hosts Jimmy Wayne at Crossnore School
May 2016 – The Chronicle of Social Change – Residential Schools: A Promising Alternative to Foster and Group Homes
April 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – Right out of the field
April 2016 – Connect Radio – Episode 50: A Conversation with Brett Loftis
March 2016 – Transylvania Times – AAUW Features The Crossnore School
March 2016 – High Country Press – Circles Partnerships with Crossnore School and Blue Ridge Academy Proving Successful
March 2016 – Avery Journal – Circles of the High Country Prepare Avery Youth for the Future
March 2016 – The Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church – The Children’s Home Sets a New Course
WS/FC School News – Lookin’ Good
February 2016 – Winston-Salem Journal – Our View: Nonprofits combine forces to help children
February 2016 – Avery Journal – The Crossnore School assumes leadership of Winston-Salem’s The Children’s Home
Recent Press Releases
January 9, 2017 – The Crossnore School and The Children’s Home Complete Merger
August 8, 2016 – The Crossnore School Dedicates Young Children’s Village
April 26, 2016 – Avery Co. DSS Hosts Jimmy Wayne Concert at The Crossnore School
February 3, 2016 – The Crossnore School Expands to Serve More Children
December 9, 2015 – Boone’s Mo’s Boots Presents Check to The Crossnore School
December 7, 2015 – Edward Jones Hosts Christmas Party for The Crossnore School
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