MCH stories

Bond of Brothers: MCH Family Outreach and residential programs collaborate to bring stability to young men’s lives.

December 17, 2020

In the 13 MCH Family Outreach communities across Texas and New Mexico, case managers work with families in a variety of ways, including parent education and other family solutions combining individual and family services, case management and advocacy. At the Boys Ranch in Waco, Texas are seven young men – Laderius and three sets of brothers: Bryce and Londen, Daniel and Yassir, and Sterling and Ryland – all whose connections to MCH uniquely originated through these Family Outreach programs.

Innovation, Creativity Help MCH Flourish through Pandemic

December 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted plans, processes and procedures at Methodist Children’s Home in 2020. While not the path on which any organization would have chosen to learn and grow, MCH has a long history of adapting in crisis and finding ways to continue meeting the needs of others.

Nikkie: Finding Value

December 17, 2020

Nikkie speaks about Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) with gratitude and a warm smile. Reflecting on her life before she came to MCH four years ago, Nikkie is transparent about how she was making poor choices and feeling very unloved. At first she was angry that her grandparents – her primary caregivers – placed her at MCH. But now she says she can see it was out of love.

Hawa: Building Bridges

December 17, 2020

Building bridges did not always come naturally for Hawa. After struggling to form secure attachments with caregivers, Hawa made the personal decision at age 13 to come to Methodist Children’s Home and learn how to build connections and reach her potential. In 2012, she moved to the Waco campus where her journey began.

MCH Students Return to School

December 17, 2020

Youth at Methodist Children’s Home spent the first six weeks of the fall semester engaged in a remote learning environment from their homes on the Waco campus and MCH Boys Ranch before resuming in-person classes at the MCH charter school in October. To prepare for the first day of on-campus school, staff at the charter school implemented COVID-19 safety measures to minimize contact between students and teachers.

Celebrating Our Student Athletes

December 17, 2020

Congratulations to our Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on a great fall season!

Tribute to Judy Broadway

December 17, 2020

Judy Broadway, vice president for human resources at Methodist Children’s Home, was celebrated upon her retirement on Sept. 30, 2020, for her tenure of service to the ministry that spanned 28 years. Due to restrictions on large gatherings, Broadway’s retirement reception was held virtually and broadcast to MCH employees, members of the Board of Directors, friends, and family. MCH President Trey Oakley hosted the reception and colleagues presented gifts and words of gratitude to Broadway for her service and leadership.

Development News Fall 2020

December 17, 2020

Read about the latest update on our Building Hope Capital Campaign, and how to invite MCH staff to your church.

A Shared Heritage

September 30, 2020

It was an honor to host a first-time visitor to Methodist Children’s Home today who actually shares in the heritage of MCH. Pat Garrison of San Antonio is the great-grandson of W.F. Barnett, who served as administrator of MCH from 1919-1933.

Transition Services Class of 2020

August 31, 2020

Congratulations to the graduates and soon-to-be graduates from our Transition Services program!