MCH stories

One Day at a Time: A Story of Refuge and Renewal

June 4, 2025

By Luke Mawhirter Steve and Christy Ramos never anticipated they would be raising small children at this point in their lives – let alone their three grandchildren. By now, they expected to be settling into retirement, enjoying slow mornings and quiet evenings, and embracing a well-earned new chapter. Instead, their days are still filled with […]

Cesar: Finding Opportunity

June 4, 2025

By Shannon McCuaig Cesar’s journey with Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) began when he was 13. Growing up in Houston, his family sometimes struggled to provide for their basic needs. His older brother had previously spent some time at MCH, and told Cesar that if he really wanted opportunity, MCH was the place to find it. […]

Expanding Hope: Methodist Children’s Home Brings Foster Care to Waco

June 4, 2025

By Kelly Lawson Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) is continuing its impact in Waco and surrounding areas by expanding its foster care program, with the Waco program launching in spring 2025, through the Waco MCH Family Outreach office located at 524 W. Waco Drive. This initiative completes a strategic goal to provide the ministry’s full continuum […]

A Legacy of Service

June 4, 2025

On February 26, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) held a special recognition ceremony to honor 17 dedicated employees for their years of service to the organization. The event highlighted the commitment and passion these individuals have brought to their roles, with employees being recognized for reaching significant service milestones, including 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and […]

The Crawfords: Making a Home

June 4, 2025

By Sarah Bey Deandre Crawford enjoys sitting on her sofa and watching her children play in their living room. The family cherishes their apartment in Humble, Texas, where they find peace, comfort and respite. Life was not always like this. “We used to sleep on an air mattress,” Crawford said. “I put our small television […]

Olice: A Joyful Spirit

June 4, 2025

By Sarah Bey The apostle Paul wrote a letter to early Christians in ancient Galatia, saying, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23, CEB). Those closest to 15-year-old Olice use similar words to describe his spirit. “Olice is always joyful, happy and caring,” said […]

Gathered Around the Grill

June 4, 2025

By Sarah Bey Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) offers youth a variety of extracurricular activities that further empower them to experience life to the fullest. Jason Bartlett, after school coordinator and avid grill master, kicked off the first-ever grilling club at the charter school on the Waco campus earlier this year. “I came up with a […]

Allan: A Bright Future Ahead

June 4, 2025

By Allison Hamby-Allen “One must work and dare if one really wants to live.” — Vincent Van Gogh At just 14, Allan left his home in Guatemala, where he had lived with his mother and brothers, speaking only Spanish. Born in the United States, he returned to Guatemala as an infant but made the journey […]

Spring 2025 News & Notes

June 4, 2025

MCH Leadership Share About Community-Based Care Marissa Smith, assistant vice president for programs at MCH, co-presented with Andrea Zimmerman, program director for Families & Foster Care Coalition – Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, about Community-Based Care (CBC) during a Light on Legislature community meeting hosted by McLennan County Talks. The organization’s goal is to grow […]

Conference Season In Full Swing for MCH

October 18, 2024

The fall is typically a busy conference season for Methodist Children’s Home and many partner agencies in our industry. MCH staff have attended a variety of conferences this year to collaborate on best practices, discuss emerging industry trends, and provide instruction on topics such as leadership, evidence-informed programming and trauma-informed care. Traci Wagner, vice president […]