The Magazine of Methodist Children’s Home
In early 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached the United States, affecting lives all across the nation. Communities in which Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) serves were hit by the crisis and families faced increased hardship due to school closures, shelter-in-place orders and job loss or wage reductions. However, MCH stepped in to meet the needs of its children, youth and families.
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn. In this featured story, two families from Dallas and Tyler Texas share their journey becoming foster parents through the MCH Family Outreach foster care program.
Jaelyne knows what it takes to succeed. His personality and ambition are driving him to build a better life for himself. He has come a long way since arriving at Methodist Children’s Home in 2013 at age 13.
Methodist Children’s Home will launch a new strategic plan in 2020 to chart the course of the ministry for the next five years. As part of the planning process, MCH leadership and staff are charged with examining existing programs and services as well as exploring areas for potential growth. It is a collaborative effort overseen by a talented group of vice presidents and advisors, which includes three new faces, who make up the MCH leadership team.
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.
On Jan. 24, 2020, Methodist Children’s Home celebrated the service of Moe Dozier, vice president for programs. Dozier retired after 14 years with MCH. The celebration was held at Johnson Student Center and attended by many current and former staff, representatives from partnering agencies, current MCH residents, and members of the Dozier family.
Featuring stories of impact from four of our MCH Family Outreach locations: El Paso, Houston, Lubbock and Waco.
As part of the Building Hope capital campaign, Dorothy DeShong, Mamie Mitchell, Prothro, Price, and Zimmerman homes will be replaced with four new homes that will better meet current licensing standards and the needs of children and youth today and in the future. In this story, MCH pays tribute to the families who provided these homes.
Methodist Children’s Home recognizes staff members for their years of dedicated service.
This season in Development News: Methodist Children’s Home recently completed the Legacy Garden, built adjacent to the Mulkey Memorial Garden, and lists the top 20 churches for direct gifts and total giving for the 2019 year.
Methodist Children’s Home celebrated its seniors during a class ring ceremony at the charter school this January.
Four MCH Family Outreach offices launched a new program to support caregivers called Parent Café. Staff first heard about the support group model during a conference in 2018 and felt it would be a good fit for MCH.
The Sunshine magazine is published quarterly by Methodist Children’s Home.
