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By Ken Sury Summer at Methodist Children’s Home is much more than a season on the calendar. “It is an opportunity to create experiences that help children, youth and families heal, grow and thrive,” said Traci Wagner, vice president for programs. “Across each campus, outreach office and program, our teams intentionally provide opportunities for learning, […]
A third of Texas grandparents were primary caregivers to their grandchildren in 2023, with almost 20 percent living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Kinship care has become common in every community across the state, with many relatives adopting their family members. Maria Gonzalez is one of these grandparents. “I officially adopted Ivy […]
SCHOOL WELCOMES STUDENTS, VISITORS TO OPEN HOUSE The University of Texas-University Charter School’s open house on the MCH campus September 5 was an opportunity for parents and caregivers to tour the students’ classrooms and meet their teachers. Students earned stickers for visiting the various rooms and took part in a variety of fun activities. “We […]
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 […]
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