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In Fall 2023, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) announced a new program launching at the MCH Boys Ranch in early 2024. This residential care program is tailored to meet the unique emotional and behavioral challenges of youth with higher-level, specialized needs. MCH is able to support Boys Ranch residents and their families while in care, and […]
An unwavering commitment to provide exceptional, Christ-centered services and support to children, youth and families has been at the heart of the mission at Methodist Children’s Home since 1890. Over the years, MCH has responded to the evolving needs of youth with compassion and innovation. Today, MCH is a nationally recognized leader in childcare, equipped […]
It’s not surprising those around Ei’Terrian, or “ET,” describe his personality as infectious. His charisma and humor are noticeable within minutes of speaking with him.
Congratulations to our MCH ag students at the University of Texas—University Charter School who participated in the McLennan County Junior Livestock Show this week.
Dalton, 16, is the true definition of a Texas country boy. He grew up hunting, fishing and learning the lay of God’s land with his older brothers, parents and grandparents. There is plenty of space for him to do what he loves on the 500-acre MCH Boys Ranch where he lives. Dalton is a tough young man, but those closest to him agree he has a gentle soul.
Building a sense of courage to live life to the fullest and to help youth grow into the best versions of themselves. This is how Tim Price, director of outdoor education at Methodist Children’s Home, passionately describes the goal of the program.
Youth residents living on the Waco campus and Boys Ranch enjoyed the holiday weekend hunting for Easter eggs and opening their Easter baskets delivered by MCH staff.
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.
With the recent COVID-19 school closures, staff and residents at the MCH Boys Ranch are finding numerous ways to keep busy. The Boys Ranch offers experiences for youth and staff to enjoy the outdoors and utilize Ranch resources in groups of no more than 10 people, as recommended by local and state leaders and the […]
Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) charter school students completed a successful week of competition during the McLennan County Junior Livestock Show, Jan. 28-31 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco. Seven FFA students had animals were selected to be shown during the Friday evening sale while the ag mechanics group placed third in sweepstakes out of […]
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