American Baptist Homes and Caring Ministries (ABHCM) was founded in 1930 to provide and promote fellowship, cooperation, communication, and a standard of excellence in ministry to the sick, elderly, and youth as well as to those who are physically, mentally and emotionally challenged.

ABHCM encompasses 74 retirement communities, 26 long-term care facilities, 20 children's homes and eight administrative offices throughout the United States.

As ABHCM grows, it will continue its mission to develop and enhance the ministries of its members, promote standards of excellence in American Baptist homes services to special needs adults and children, and communicate to all American Baptist organizations and individuals.