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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 […]
MCH Renames Development Department On July 1, the MCH development department became the Department for Advancement, a change to reflect the broadened work assignment of the team tasked with benefactor relations. “The term ‘advancement’ better clarifies our department’s role, which is to advance the mission of MCH,” said Lyle Mason, whose title was also changed […]
Utah Behavioral Treatment Staff Visits Waco Campus MCH staff welcomed a group from Pine Ridge Behavioral Treatment in Fairview, Utah, to the Waco campus in July. Pine Ridge is a residential behavioral and educational program dedicated to influencing change and helping adolescent males, ages 14 to 18, understand themselves more through various therapies. The agency […]
Since Methodist Children’s Home opened its doors 133 years ago, youth have developed life skills through work opportunities within MCH and the local community. In the early years when the organization was known as Methodist Orphanage, children helped tend to daily needs. Girls helped with household tasks like cooking, cleaning and managing the laundry while […]
Davilla Named To New Vice Presidential Position Trey Oakley, president and CEO of Methodist Children’s Home, announced the hiring of Brooke Davilla to the position of vice president for organizational effectiveness. Davilla has served as assistant vice president for programs at MCH since 2021. In her new role, which begins June 1, 2023, Davilla will […]
Track and field season is underway and the MCH Bulldogs are bringing strength, speed and teamwork to their meets. Thank you for your support of MCH Athletics which gives youth yet another opportunity to flourish!
Friends of MCH, Since 1890, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) has brought many Methodist individuals and congregations together to care for children, youth and families. We are proud of our Wesleyan heritage and the positive difference our Methodist connections have made in this ministry. This collective care and support over the years has helped MCH transform […]
Our 13 MCH Family Outreach offices and the Transition Services program in Waco celebrated Christmas with families and individuals we serve. Holiday-themed parties, games and gifts allowed MCH to help families have a festive start to Christmas celebrations. We are grateful for our incredible staff members, generous donors, local churches, and other friends in the community […]
The Christmas season is celebrated in a variety of ways at Methodist Children’s Home. Activities, many steeped in tradition, include the Carols and Candles worship service in the Harrell Memorial Chapel and “Perkins Parties” in each home on the Waco campus and Boys Ranch. Day Students attending the University of Texas—University Charter School on the […]
For the 10th 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. “MCH was evaluated on more than 800 standards which examined all areas of our operations, including governance, ethics, policies and procedures, financial practices, fundraising, programs and services, risk […]
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