About Foster Care
The mission of MCH is to equip children, youth and families to flourish by offering hope through Christ-centered relationships, services and support. One way we accomplish this is by training, licensing and supporting foster families.
Foster families are trained and licensed through Methodist Children’s Home, which is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). The foster care program at MCH is served by staff members who carefully plan for the child’s care, monitor progress and adjustment to the foster home setting, support the foster family through frequent telephone calls and visits, and plan for the child’s eventual return to the home or permanent placement.
Foster care through Methodist Children’s Home is unique because while we accept contracted placements, we also accept voluntary foster care placements from parents and guardians. MCH offers a per diem reimbursement for boarding care and day care for foster parents who work out of the home, along with routine medical and dental care for the foster children. 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!
Find a Location Near You
Foster Care Inquiry
Foster care services are currently offered in our outreach offices located in Abilene, Dallas, Houston, 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.