OUR HISTORY

The Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc. (CHVB), was established in 1947 to meet the service needs of those not served and the underserved African American children. The facility came into existence as the result of the vision of a concerned physician and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Dodd.

The Dodd's were assisted in making their vision a reality through the assistance of Mr. James Ritchey, members of the Baptist Church Bodies, and concerned citizens. The founders' goal was to establish not only a residential care facility for orphans, but a facility that would respond to the total developmental needs of children and their families. The goal of the Founders was to help the children to become law abiding, productive citizens.

In October 2023, The Board of Trustees changed the name to the Baptist Center of Virginia. The Vision Continues...