A dream was realized in 1969 to house, clothe, and educate at-risk children in crisis. When Joel and Nina Taylor, ranchers in the Albuquerque area, were introduced to A.F. Cole, a construction contractor in the Albuquerque area, the dream began to materialize. The Taylor family so generously gave five acres of land upon which to build a home, and A. F. Cole oversaw the construction. After their initial donation, the Taylors gave twenty-three more acres, and A.F. Cole continued to manage the construction of the cottages. In earlier years the Taylors had purchased all the land surrounding the home and used it as a cattle ranch. The community on the west side of Albuquerque is known as Taylor Ranch.

Since receiving the first children in 1970, Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home has cared for hundreds of children. Approximately twenty children receive care at any given time. The purpose of the home is to nurture, guide, and inspire children to be honest, have a healthy self-image, and to put God first in their lives. The goals of the home are to help young children become responsible citizens of their community, hold fulfilling jobs, and care for their fellow man.