Oblong Children's Christian Home

Oblong Children's Christian Home Oblong Children's Christian Home is an out-of-home placement facility for at-risk and struggling youth. We do not receive any state or federal funding.

In our family-style homes, God's truths are taught daily. The Oblong Children's Christian Home has existed as a ministry to families since 1969. Our group homes provide family structure, unconditional love, and discipleship. Our operation is completely dependent upon the generosity of individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups, and others. To donate to this organization online, please visit

https://www.easytithe.com/dl/?uid=oblo4094159. Your gifts to help children are tax-deductible and gratefully welcomed.

We are missing our office cat at the Oblong Children's Christian Home. He took a trip on a vehicle to near Sparks on Rou...
06/17/2026

We are missing our office cat at the Oblong Children's Christian Home. He took a trip on a vehicle to near Sparks on Route 33 last night. If you happen to see him, give the office a call 618-592-3633. His name is Oscar. Thanks all! -Lori Keeler

Jackson caught himself a nice bass… but the rest of the boys? Well, they may have caught a dinosaur. 🐟🐢We had a great ev...
06/16/2026

Jackson caught himself a nice bass… but the rest of the boys? Well, they may have caught a dinosaur. 🐟🐢

We had a great evening fishing with the boys, and my nephew Liam, our resident turtle man, gave the boys a little backwoods education on fish, lures, and whatever else might be lurking beneath the surface.

Then came the big catch of the night: a massive snapping turtle!

Sometimes the best ministry moments happens with a fishing pole in your hand and a bunch of boys gathered around saying, “What IS that thing?!”

Super wholesome to see two boys excited about nature. Wesley found a leaf covered in little bumps, and Harrison found a ...
06/12/2026

Super wholesome to see two boys excited about nature. Wesley found a leaf covered in little bumps, and Harrison found a tiny frog. Just a couple boys enjoying the outdoors and finding all kinds of neat things along the way.

First trail ride for Jaxson and Wesley! 🐴Dylan and Wyatt also got to hit the trail, and it was a great day for all four ...
06/10/2026

First trail ride for Jaxson and Wesley! 🐴

Dylan and Wyatt also got to hit the trail, and it was a great day for all four of these young aspiring cowboys. We’re proud of them for stepping up, learning, and enjoying the ride.

These kinds of days mean a lot, time outdoors, time with the horses, and chances to grow in confidence and responsibility.

Proud of these boys and thankful for moments like this.

Big day for Lylah and Gracie May, they had their first trail ride! What a sweet summer memory for these two!
06/05/2026

Big day for Lylah and Gracie May, they had their first trail ride!
What a sweet summer memory for these two!

Summer days in our horse program are about a lot more than just riding. Our kids have been learning that caring for hors...
06/03/2026

Summer days in our horse program are about a lot more than just riding.

Our kids have been learning that caring for horses takes patience, responsibility, and a willingness to work hard, even when that work means cleaning water troughs, helping around the barn, or learning what goes into keeping a horse healthy from the ground up.

A big thank you to Paul, our farrier, for taking the time to teach our youth about hoof care and the important work that goes into it. Wesley was especially interested, and it was great to see that curiosity come alive!

These are the kinds of lessons that stick with a child: responsibility, confidence, stewardship, and the value of doing a job well.

What’s a hands-on skill you learned growing up that still sticks with you today?

05/29/2026

Tomorrow from 8-4pm here on campus!

Thank you to April Knoblett from the 4-H Extension Office for spending time with our kids at the Home and leading them t...
05/28/2026

Thank you to April Knoblett from the 4-H Extension Office for spending time with our kids at the Home and leading them through this fun art project!

They had a great time painting, creating, and showing off their finished pieces. We’re thankful for people like April who take the time to pour into our kids and make their day a little brighter.

Have a blessed Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Have a blessed Memorial Day.

Address

4094 E 1050th Avenue
Oblong, IL
62449

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16185923633

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