Helping youth aging out of foster care build a future of opportunity, purpose and hope.

Every Young Adult Deserves a Pathway to Promise.

Through the Pathway to Promise campaign, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH), is building a new 22-unit independent living residence located at 620 N. Fifth Street in Waco. This home is designed to help young adults ages 18-26 transitioning out of foster care pursue education, employment and lasting independence with the support of mission-minded staff and services.

“I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken…
You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:8, 11

New Independent Living Residence

The new Independent Living Residence will be located within the MCH Family Outreach Complex at 5th St. and Waco Dr. The proximity of the Residence to the MCH Family Outreach Center will allow seamless integration of services from caring staff and offer residents the safety, stability and guidance necessary to flourish.

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THE CRISIS IN TRANSITION: WHEN YOUTH AGE OUT ALONE

Approximately 1,200 youth age out of foster care each year in Texas. Many of them enter adulthood without a support system and can face homelessness, unemployment, mental health challenges and incarceration. National studies show that within 18 months of aging out:

MCH IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO LEAD IN TRANSITION SUPPORT

For almost twenty years, MCH has helped young adults ages 18 to 26 successfully transition into adulthood through programs that emphasize education, employment and life skills. Our trauma-informed, relationship-based model is what sets MCH apart. Staff mentors provide guidance in budgeting, time management, household care and emotional well-being, helping residents gain confidence and thrive on their own.

A VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE AND LIFELONG PROMISE

The new Independent Living Residence will bridge that gap by providing a home, a community, and a foundation for lifelong stability. This support will help increase graduation and employment rates among residents while reducing homelessness and re-entry into crisis systems. It will also foster lifelong community and relational health rooted in faith and personal growth.