Celebrating Our Graduates
Congratulations to our Transition Services and UT Charter School graduates!
Transition Services
Kaden: A Faith-Filled Future
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: Thankful for Open Doors
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.
Vanessa: Keeping Her Eyes on the Prize
Vanessa is a bright young woman with a magnetic smile and infectious laugh. She admits she didn’t always share her big personality confidently. Her journey has been far from easy, but the 24-year-old is beginning to flourish as a young adult.
Celebrating Our Graduates
Congratulations to our Transition Services and UT Charter School graduates!
Malcolm: Doing His Part
The day before Methodist Children’s Home became Malcolm’s new home, he had a sleepless night, worried he might miss his admissions appointment the next morning. Accountability and punctuality were values his military father instilled in him at an early age and would be what he relied on as he navigated the path that led him to MCH.
Hawa: Building Bridges
Building bridges did not always come naturally for Hawa. After struggling to form secure attachments with caregivers, Hawa made the personal decision at age 13 to come to Methodist Children’s Home and learn how to build connections and reach her potential. In 2012, she moved to the Waco campus where her journey began.
Transition Services Class of 2020
Congratulations to the graduates and soon-to-be graduates from our Transition Services program!
Where Are They Now: Tenika
Methodist Children’s Home has one of its own on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenika lived at MCH for four years and graduated from Waco High School in 2001. Today she is a mother of two boys, ages 13 and 4, and spends her nights working as a nurse in the neuro-intensive care unit at a hospital in Houston.
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.