Tianna: Feeling Connected
Tianna became a resident at Methodist Children’s Home at the age of 14. Today she is a senior at the MCH charter school, looking toward her future and feeling grateful she had a place to grow.
Leading the Charge
Methodist Children’s Home will launch a new strategic plan in 2020 to chart the course of the ministry for the next five years. As part of the planning process, MCH leadership and staff are charged with examining existing programs and services as well as exploring areas for potential growth. It is a collaborative effort overseen by a talented group of vice presidents and advisors, which includes three new faces, who make up the MCH leadership team.
Jaelyne: The Power of Positivity
Jaelyne knows what it takes to succeed. His personality and ambition are driving him to build a better life for himself. He has come a long way since arriving at Methodist Children’s Home in 2013 at age 13.
MCH Continues To Serve Through COVID-19 Crisis
In early 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached the United States, affecting lives all across the nation. Communities in which Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) serves were hit by the crisis and families faced increased hardship due to school closures, shelter-in-place orders and job loss or wage reductions. However, MCH stepped in to meet the needs of its children, youth and families.
Celebrating our graduates
Although this year looked a little different, MCH graduates were commended for their achievements with a special Baccalaureate service and graduation ceremony this month. Fourteen students from the MCH charter school earned their high school diplomas this spring. The charter school is operated in partnership with the University of Texas-University Charter School system. After the […]
Methodist Children’s Home welcomes The Cove to MCH Family Outreach Center
In June, The Cove – Heart of Texas, Inc., will move its operations to the first floor of the MCH Family Outreach Center at 524 W. Waco Drive. Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) acquired the building and moved its Waco MCH Family Outreach team to the second floor of the facility in January 2019 while considering […]
2020 MCH Student Academic and Activities Awards
On Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, Methodist Children’s Home students received awards for their outstanding performance in academics and program activities. Both events took place in the Fellowship Hall on the Waco campus and staff were able to tune in and watch through a live stream. Teachers from the MCH charter school, coaches […]
Honoring the Heroes at MCH
Staff driving onto the Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) campus and passersby on Herring Ave. have a visible reminder that heroes serve at MCH. The bright lettering at the entrance of the campus stating “Heroes Serve Here” is “just a small gesture to show our great staff how much we appreciate them,” said Trey Oakley, MCH […]
Spiritual Development serves MCH community during COVID-19 disruptions
The Spiritual Development (SD) department at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) continues to offer pastoral leadership and support to staff and residents despite shelter-in-place and social distancing instructions in Waco. “I am beyond proud of my team for taking on this challenge by creating quality programs and genuine interactions through technology,” said Kim Clark, director of […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Five protective factors to prevent the risk of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) is joining other organizations to show its support for children and raise awareness about this issue. Throughout the month, we will share about our ministry’s work to protect children and create safe families through our programs and services. Brooke Davilla, program administrator for […]