All children need a home to provide a sense of security and unconditional love. Unfortunately, for many children, “home” is a place devoid of these necessities. In 1995, a group of concerned Henry County citizens decided to take a stand for abused, neglected, and orphaned children. The result was A Friend’s House , a home for children in crisis. The doors opened on October 27, 1998 and over 3100 children have been welcomed since. A Friend’s House operates as a home for children in the custody of the Department of Family and Children Services.

The support of Henry County citizens helped build A Friend’s House . Through events like Taste of Henry, we can continue to serve our community's most vulnerable children.