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A building project nearing completion on the Methodist Children’s Home campus in Waco will provide opportunities for educational and job-skills training for MCH residents and Day Students attending the University of Texas – University Charter School. With the launch of a new childcare program at the MCH Boys Ranch, MCH leadership saw the value in […]
Trauma-informed research shows a secure attachment between a child and caregiver is vital for the child’s overall growth. Methodist Children’s Home equips parents and caregivers with an array of tools to help nurture their relationships with their children. The Circle of Security (COS) course is part of the parent education curriculum provided by all MCH […]
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 […]
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