About Foster and Kinship Care
The mission of Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) is to equip children, youth and families to flourish by offering hope through Christ-centered relationships, services and support. One way we live out this mission is by walking alongside foster and kinship families.
MCH trains, licenses and supports foster families through a program licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Staff provide guidance every step of the way, planning for each child’s care, monitoring progress and adjustment, and supporting families through regular visits, phone calls and resources.
In addition to foster care, MCH supports kinship caregivers. Kinship caregivers are relatives or close family friends who step in to provide a safe and nurturing home for children. We recognize the unique role kinship families play and offer training, foster care licensing, encouragement and ongoing support to help them succeed.
For families seeking to provide a permanent home, MCH also offers foster-to-adopt services. MCH does not charge for services for foster-adoptive families who adopt children through MCH programs. MCH does not provide reimbursement for expenses incurred by birth parents of children adopted through MCH programs.
Foster care with MCH is unique because, in addition to contracted placements, we also accept voluntary placements from parents and guardians who seek temporary support.
We invite you to attend an MCH Foster Care Orientation to learn more. Fill out the Foster Care Inquiry below to get the conversation started!
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Foster Care Inquiry
Foster care services are currently offered in our outreach offices located in Abilene, Dallas, Tyler, and Waco. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please complete the form below. Once submitted, the form will be sent to the closest outreach office offering foster care services and a Family Outreach staff member will be in contact with you.