MCH stories

Vanessa: Keeping Her Eyes on the Prize

September 3, 2021

Vanessa is a bright young woman with a magnetic smile and infectious laugh. She admits she didn’t always share her big personality confidently. Her journey has been far from easy, but the 24-year-old is beginning to flourish as a young adult.

Zaniya: A Heart of Thankfulness

September 3, 2021

Before coming to Methodist Children’s Home in 2019, Zaniya said her life was troubled and she experienced many turbulent situations. She often felt no one would listen to her when she needed help.

Celebrating Our Graduates

September 3, 2021

Congratulations to our Transition Services and UT Charter School graduates!

MCH Summer Activities

September 3, 2021

Summer is a time for MCH youth to grow, serve and enjoy special occasions and activities. Thanks to faithful and generous giving, young people in MCH residential and day student programs enjoyed a summer full of camps, field trips, community service, and personal enrichment.

MCH Family Outreach News: Office Relocations

September 3, 2021

Three existing MCH Family Outreach offices relocated to more spacious facilities in the last year to accommodate the growth of community-based programs.

News and Notes Summer 2021

September 3, 2021

Summer 2021 News and Notes include: United Methodist Association Appoints Trey Oakley to Board of Directors, MCH Youth and Staff Attend First Worship Service in Renovated Harrell Memorial Chapel, and more.

Development News Summer 2021

September 3, 2021

Summer 2021 Development News include: Dedicating the Time and Susan Brown Home, Top 20 Churches for Direct Gifts and Total Giving in 2020, and Sending a Special “Thank You!” to our Contributors.

Growing to Flourish

May 29, 2021

Michele Silva’s dreams of a loving, happy family were crushed when abuse destroyed her marriage. With the well-being of her young children foremost in her mind, Silva received a list of community organizations that could provide assistance. One of the contacts was for Hannah Osborne, a case manager with MCH Family Outreach in Waco.

Malcolm: Doing His Part

May 29, 2021

The day before Methodist Children’s Home became Malcolm’s new home, he had a sleepless night, worried he might miss his admissions appointment the next morning. Accountability and punctuality were values his military father instilled in him at an early age and would be what he relied on as he navigated the path that led him to MCH.

Devin: A New Creation

May 29, 2021

Devin came to Methodist Children’s Home when he was 13. Today he is a junior at the MCH charter school and says MCH has helped him discover identity and purpose.