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Ilse, a 19-year-old student at McLennan Community College (MCC), is studying to be a nurse. With a heart for serving others and with the support she is receiving through the Independent Living Program at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH), Ilse looks toward the future with excitement. Ilse first came to MCH when she was 16 after […]
By Jean Wright Sitting adjacent to the George W. Carroll Science Hall on the campus of Baylor University, Katherine talked about the path that led her to Methodist Children’s Home. Baylor students know the building as the setting of the final scene in the hit movie, “Where the Heart Is.” For Katherine, the building represents […]
Eager to connect with others, Deborah is all smiles when sharing about her passions. Pursuing a higher education is near the top of the list. I have always had education at the center of my life,” said Deborah, a 21-year-old enrolled in the MCH Transition Services (TS) program. “Going to college was a non-negotiable goal […]
Rainn knows her life could have been dramatically different without her faith in God and the support she has received from Methodist Children’s Home. “I could’ve been dead, but my faith has gotten me through everything in my life,” said Rainn, a 22-year-old enrolled in the MCH Transition Services (TS) program. “God has been with […]
From the mesas of New Mexico to the coastal areas of the Gulf and everywhere in between, MCH Family Outreach offices are impacting communities through transformational services and support to children and families.
Luis always wanted to go to college but he wasn’t sure it would be possible. Now, the 19-year-old first-generation college student is preparing for his next step in life.
A conversation with Leona, a captivating 25-year-old, is full of inspiration and sprinkled with many life lessons.
Congratulations to our Transition Services and UT Charter School graduates!
Kaden almost glows when he begins talking about his studies and aspirations for the future. It is with good reason; he has a great deal to be excited about. Discussing his path to becoming a college student supported by the Independent Living program (ILP) at Methodist Children’s Home, the 22-year-old takes on another look – one of deep thankfulness.
Ashley has a bright smile, a twinkle in her eye, self-confidence about her future, and a heart filled with gratitude. She remembers the day she came to Methodist Children’s Home with precision. “I was 13 years old when I arrived at the Perkins Home,” she said. “All the girls were at Wednesday night church, so it was quiet in the house. When the girls returned, several made their way to my room and helped me unpack and get settled.
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