The Evans Home: Winchester, VA
The Henry & William Evans Home exists to positively impact the lives of individual youth. We do this by providing a safe, nurturing, structured environment and supportive services, which enable youth to thrive today and tomorrow.
Family-Style Care
We prioritize a nurturing and caring environment. Children live in structured but welcoming home environments with room to learn, build trust, respect for themselves, caregivers, and their spaces, and develop healthy independence.
Community-Based
The sustainability of our work is paramount. As we are supported by our community, we teach our children to stay connected to the community through local schools & extracurricular activities to ensure access to opportunities that build confidence and belonging.
The Whole-Person
We promise a commitment to our children’s educational, social and cultural growth. Children and teens receive support with academics, employment, financial skill development, transportation, and independent living.
Who We Serve
We serve local unhoused children and children in families that are in crisis.
These children can be referred by the foster care system, or placed privately in our care through a recommendation by the school system, mental health provider, or other group.
We work closely with the foster care system to provide a safe home for children experiencing hardship in Virginia. Our facility is considered a 'congregate care' home where children placed here may still have the opportunity to be placed in a private home, seek adoption, or stay until they reach independence.
We also take in kids who are experiencing homelessness or are in a family crisis. In these cases we work closely with the families and do not take guardianship.
Partnering with Families in Crisis
We understand that the hardest thing for a parent is the thought of being separated from their child. That is why our private placement model is different: we do not take guardianship.
We act as a supportive bridge, partnering with families to provide a stable environment while parents work to overcome obstacles like housing instability or financial crisis.
If your family is experiencing instability or a crisis, we understand that seeking support can be an emotional and deeply personal experience. You can learn more about admissions, daily life at The Evans Home, and how we work alongside families and guardians to enroll at-risk youth in our residential childcare home.
Children admitted to The Evans Home shall be currently homeless, or for other reasons privately placed by a legal guardian or adult with legal custody.
Change A Child's Life
Success looks different for every child. For some, it’s returning to a stabilized home or moving into a loving foster family. For others, it’s the milestone of getting a driver’s license or graduating high school. We meet every child where they are, providing individualized, trauma-informed care that leads to lifelong independence.
In 2011, the Evans Home expanded its mission to serve local children experiencing
homelessness and children whose families are facing crisis situations. Unlike some
programs, these children receive no government funding or daily stipend for their care.
Their support depends entirely on the generosity of our community.
Despite our very low overhead (92 cents of every dollar donated directly supports our
children) it is very difficult to meet the budget especially in times of economic distress.
Please consider becoming a regular donor (annually or monthly) to enable us to ride out
the hard times and keep our doors open when it matters most.
Sustainable care requires sustainable support. Our work is only possible through our generous donors and community members willing to share their time and resources.
Whether through monthly giving, volunteering, donating supplies, or community partnerships, your support helps to create a stable and caring environment where children can grow and plan for the future. By joining our Change a Child’s Life Club, your recurring monthly gift provides the reliable foundation our children need to thrive year-round.
Alexa Young, CA
Supporting Family Stability
When a local parent faced housing insecurity, she made the proactive decision to seek temporary support for her children at The Evans Home while working to regain stability. Confident that her children were well looked after, she was able to find stable housing and the family was reunited only months later.
Building Confidence Through Consistency
A resident came to The Evans Home who was struggling with school attendance and daily routines. Through consistency, encouragement, and structure, they learned to build habits that led to improved attendance, stronger academic performance, and a successful transition back home.
Lisa Driver, MI
“The Evans Home Gave
Me a Future”
A former resident shared how arriving at The Evans Home as a teenager gave her safety, support, life skills, and relationships that continue more than 20 years later. Today, she is a wife, mother, and proud former resident who still considers Evans Home part of her extended family.
Social Services Professionals
For more than 74 years The Evans Home for Children has provided stable, nurturing care for children and teens whose home lives have been disrupted. Here, young people can find safety, structure, support, and the opportunity to build confidence, independence, and connections.
How can I enroll a child in a residential childcare home in Winchester? Visit Admissions or give us a call to inquire about your case.
We aim to provide streamlined and up-to-date information for the social service professionals we work with. Please explore these links, or reach out to see if we can assist in your case!
About Us
Since 1949, we have operated on the belief that by stabilizing a child’s life, we strengthen the family and, ultimately, the entire community. Our holistic approach provides more than just a private bedroom; it offers the consistency, educational support, and professional care needed to turn childhood adversity into lifelong resilience.
At The Evans Home, children live in a family-style environment where they can attend local schools, participate in community activities, build life skills, and receive support from dedicated caring adults who help them prepare for the future.
We are more than just a group home. Our approach is rooted in dignity, stability, and long-term support, with programs to support teens transition into adulthood.
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