MCH stories

A Safe Place to Heal

July 9, 2026

By Sarah Bey There were more than 9,000 children in the Texas foster care system in January 2026 according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Federal data shows Texas is ranked second in the nation behind California with the most children in foster care. In response, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) empowers and […]

Harold: Always Moving and Improving

July 9, 2026

By Ken Sury Harold is thriving today, a testament to his own inner drive aided greatly by his time at Methodist Children’s Home. The 34-year-old isn’t a typical individual in the Transition Services program. He has worked for the same company in Dallas for eight years and returned to the classroom as a junior at […]

Gabriel: There’s Always Room to Grow

July 9, 2026

By Kelly Lawson For Gabriel, growth isn’t just something he talks about. It is something he has lived. “There’s always room to grow,” Gabriel said. “No matter how much you think you’ve already accomplished.” A senior at the University of Texas Charter School on the Waco campus of Methodist Children’s Home (MCH), Gabriel carries that […]

Students Perform One-Act Play

July 9, 2026

By Ken Sury For six Methodist Children’s Home students and their theater teacher, “The Last Train Out” was a first-time experience. The students took part in after-school theater with a one-act play written and directed by After School Coordinator Jason Bartlett. Although they started the process in February, but too late to enter the play […]

Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026

July 9, 2026

Methodist Children’s Home raises awareness every April during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Staff members across Texas and New Mexico join the national initiative by wearing blue and planting pinwheel gardens with like-minded organizations and churches. MCH advocates for child safety and healthy families by offering trauma-informed knowledge, care and practices. In multiple locations around […]

The Kavchaks: A Place to Land

July 9, 2026

By Kelly Lawson George and Michele Kavchak thought they were entering a quieter season of life. With their children grown, they had begun making plans to travel and downsize and imagine what retirement might hold for them. Then, about a year ago, everything changed. “We were at a place where we thought we were going […]

Upholding A Legacy of Service

July 9, 2026

On February 25, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) held a special recognition ceremony to honor 27 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 and 20 years […]

Deja: Versatile and Confident

July 9, 2026

By Ken Sury Deja defies stereotypes. The self-admitted nerdy bookworm loves video games, but also is outgoing and an impressive athlete. At the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state track and field championships in April, the freshman had a big medal haul, winning gold in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, and as a member of the […]

MCH Wins Both Team State Track Titles for First Time in School History

July 9, 2026

The experience was twice as sweet for the Methodist Children’s Home track and field teams when the Bulldogs swept the team titles for the first time in MCH history at the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state championships. The achievement also was a first for Coach Darell Williams, whose men’s squads won the team title in […]

Spring 2026 News & Notes

July 9, 2026

METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME REACCREDITED BY COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION For the 11th consecutive year since 1986, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) earned national reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), announced MCH President and CEO Trey Oakley. During the review process, COA evaluated more than 1,000 standards covering every aspect of the organization, including programs and services, […]