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Methodist Children’s Home was honored to host the revived Willson-Johnson Lecture Series in conjunction with the 2025 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) National Conference, held October 21–23 in Waco. The three-day event brought together professionals from across the nation who share a commitment to best practices in residential care and family services. Attendees heard from […]
By Sarah Bey Life often unfolds in unexpected ways. Seasons of loss and change can bring a deep need for healing and hope. For many families, these moments can feel overwhelming, yet with sufficient support, they also become opportunities for growth and a fresh start. At Methodist Children’s Home (MCH), staff walk alongside parents, caregivers […]
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 […]
18. It is the age a person is considered an adult. Many young people are thrust into “the real world” after they turn 18, and expected to figure out life on their own “because they are adults.” The journey forward in life does not come with an easy and exact formula for success or happiness. […]
Audrey’s beautiful blonde hair will grow back. While her locks have been a casualty of the rounds of chemotherapy needed to wage war on the leukemia in her body, the 2-year-old’s bright smile has only intensified each passing day. She’s going to win this battle. Audrey was not Jeremy and Kimberly Lindsay’s first foster child. […]
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 […]
In June the Methodist Children’s Home Board of Directors unanimously approved a new strategic plan titled, “Imagine 2028.” This plan, designed to guide the ministry for the next five years, “will keep us focused on key areas of growth while allowing us to be flexible with timing and funding plans,” said MCH President and CEO […]
The dry climate in El Paso, Texas, gives crystal-clear visibility for miles and miles, especially from the top of the Franklin Mountains overlooking the city to the north. From this vantage point, the sprawling border town blends almost seamlessly with Juarez, Mexico, with only the Rio Grande River dividing the two cities and countries. To […]
Family. Just as there is no singular definition in the dictionary for “family,” the path to becoming one can seemingly take a million different routes. It is a journey 16-year-old Aaron and his adoptive parents, Ken and Jennifer Walker, are learning to embrace.
Muffled giggles coming from the Bryants’ playroom fall silent when Hannah Osborne starts her countdown outside the door.
“Three, two, one…ready or not, here I come!” The routine usually starts when Osborne arrives at the house and rings the doorbell. The children tell their mother, Kelly, not to open the front door until they are hidden. Once she finds and tags 6-year-old Lillian, 7-year-old Sam, and 11-year-old Joshua creatively tucked into corners and behind furniture in the playroom, the children are content to allow their parents to spend time with Osborne, a case manager from MCH Family Outreach in Waco.
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