From our blog and publications
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
WACO, Texas — Dr. Carolin Sinkfield of New Braunfels, Texas, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Methodist Children’s Home (MCH), a 136-year-old social service ministry serving children, youth and families across Texas and New Mexico. Sinkfield has served on the MCH Board of Directors since 2021. Her term as Chairperson began in June. […]
For the 11th consecutive time 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 our organization, including programs and services, governance, financial operations, risk management, human resources, ethics, […]
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 Kelly Lawson When Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) President and CEO Trey Oakley began imagining a revitalized Willson-Johnson Lecture Series, the idea didn’t start with a date on the calendar or a high-profile speaker. It began with a simple conviction: the culture at MCH challenges our staff to find and play a meaningful role in […]
This summer across MCH has been packed with fun and fellowship! From mission trips with UM Army and faith formation camps at Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center — to games, afternoon club activities and family outings, children, youth and families have enjoyed and cherished memorable experiences. Methodist Children’s Home is thankful to the staff, […]
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