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[## Alumni Homecoming 2024
April 4, 2024
The Methodist Children’s Home Alumni Association (MCHAA) gathered in Waco Easter weekend to celebrate its annual homecoming reunion. Activities included an annual craft sale, auction, Easter egg hunt, special dinners, a time to honor alumni who died since the last gathering, and a ministry report from MCH President and CEO Trey Oakley. Alumni and their [## Open House and Ribbon-Cutting in the Permian Basin
March 1, 2024
Methodist Children’s Home Family Outreach in the Permian Basin hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 21. The team at the new Family Outreach location at 706 Adams Avenue in Odessa welcomed more than 50 guests from the community and introduced services that empower children, youth and families in the greater-Permian Basin area. [## A New Vision for the Boys Ranch
December 19, 2023
An unwavering commitment to provide exceptional, Christ-centered services and support to children, youth and families has been at the heart of the mission at Methodist Children’s Home since 1890. Over the years, MCH has responded to the evolving needs of youth with compassion and innovation. Today, MCH is a nationally recognized leader in childcare, equipped [## Building Community: Spiritual Development & Horsemanship Programs
By Sarah Bellafiore People were made for community. Research cited through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development shows without healthy relationships, a child’s emotional development declines and can further lead to complex behaviors and mental illness. Building community is at the heart of the mission at Methodist Children’s Home. The ministry’s programs offer safe, [## Carmelo: Seizing New Opportunities
By Russell Rankin Carmelo hasn’t stopped smiling since he arrived at Methodist Children’s Home a little more than a year ago, two days after his 17th birthday. Admitting that mistakes and bad decisions led to him being sent to a youth detention facility, Carmelo said he worked as hard as he could to prove he [## Destiny: A Resilient Voice
By Sarah Bellafiore Growing up can be challenging and it has been especially hard for Destiny, a 16-year-old junior attending the University of Texas–University Charter School on the MCH Waco campus. “I wasn’t safe and didn’t have friends for so long,” Destiny said. “Now I’m finally comfortable, safe and happy where I am.” Through a [## News & Notes Fall 2023
MCH Staff Attend Waco Career Event Administrators, supervisors and human resources staff from Methodist Children’s Home attended a career expo at the Waco Convention Center to share about the variety of employment opportunities at MCH. The event was open to the community, but marketed toward veterans, service members and families seeking employment. “Events like these [## Advancement News Fall 2023
December 19, 2023[## Katherine: Claiming Her Future
By Jean Wright Sitting adjacent to the George W. Carroll Science Hall on the campus of Baylor University, Katherine talked about the path that led her to Methodist Children’s Home. Baylor students know the building as the setting of the final scene in the hit movie, “Where the Heart Is.” For Katherine, the building represents [## MCH Maintains Highest Charity Ratings
November 8, 2023
Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) once again received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator this fall, the highest distinction given by the nation’s largest charity evaluator, reported Trey Oakley, president and CEO of MCH. The organization also maintains the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of 
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[## Playing for a Hero
August 15, 2016
As a new high school football season approaches, the reputation of MCH’s six-man football program is buoyed by the memory of last season’s exciting playoff run that culminated in a second-place finish in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship championship game. While most of the players’ runner-up medallions are probably stuffed in a sock drawer or [## Building a Community of Support
MCH Family Outreach in El Paso is Making a Difference Through Community Partnerships Only a year ago, Lidia Saucedo and her son Alex were in a very different place. While today they are able to hug, laugh and joke with each other, at one time they were barely speaking and living in a heartbreaking situation. [## Seleehom: Embracing Opportunity
At the age of 14, Seleehom left Ethiopia in search of a better life. Her father sent her to live with her aunt in the United States. However, her aunt soon became overwhelmed with supporting Seleehom and her cousins and needed help. She knew that Methodist Children’s Home could provide her niece with more opportunities [## Development News Summer 2016
Legacy Luncheon Honors 2015-2016 Estate Gifts On June 17, 2016, MCH celebrated several benefactors at the Legacy Luncheon in Johnson Student Center. This year, five families were honored with a special presentation and bronze plaques that will be placed in the Mulkey Memorial Garden. The garden, located next to the Administration building on the Waco [## Devin: Looking Toward the Future
Devin, a sophomore and resident at the Boys Ranch, has found his direction in life through the opportunities offered at Methodist Children’s Home. But it was not always like this for Devin. He had a tough time when he first came to MCH. “I got mad easily and cursed a lot,” Devin said. “Honestly, I [## In Memoriam: Dr. Karyn Purvis
On April 12, 2016, Dr. Karyn Purvis passed away at the age of 66. As the director of the Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University, her contributions to child development research and trauma-informed care had a tremendous impact on many around the world. She was a great friend to Methodist Children’s Home and [## Watching Over Our Children
A Day in the Life of MCH Home Parents They must first act as ‘shock absorbers’ to boys and girls who have been torn loose from their former lives…they must help heal wounds that cannot be seen on the surface…they must be a pattern for persons as young lives mature…they must have careful hands and [## Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
New Home Named for Former Resident Turned President On Friday, June 17, 2016, Methodist Children’s Home celebrated its new residential home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the first home built on the Waco campus in more than five decades. The new home is named the Dr. Jack Kyle and Evelyn Daniels Home. Daniels served [## MCH Summer Fun 2016
From horseback riding to cooling off in the pool, children and youth in our residential and outreach programs make the most of their summer. Check out the photo gallery below to see more of the summer fun![## News and Notes Summer 2016
End of the Year Awards 2016 Methodist Children’s Home recognized student achievements during award ceremonies the last week of school. On May 22 MCH celebrated graduates with Senior Sunday where several students were given Core Value awards and honors for academic achievements. All seniors were also given a Bible. Below is a list of Senior 
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## About Admissions
MCH serves children and youth regardless of race, religion or financial status.
Our staff members work closely with families to develop and maintain a plan of service to help children achieve personal growth and success. Staff members build positive, life-changing relationships with youth by providing love, compassion and a supportive living and learning environment.
Families can learn about our programs and services by calling Methodist Children’s Home directly or through referrals from ministers, counselors, social workers or psychologists familiar with the family’s situation. Whether it is a family illness or conflict, school difficulties, behavior issues or financial challenges, Methodist Children’s Home is ready to help families in need.
## Admissions Process
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If you are interested in applying for admission to our residential program, please call one of the numbers below. When an inquiry is made, a staff member will conduct an initial screening to gather information about the child and determine eligibility for admission. If MCH determines we can meet the needs of the child, the family or guardian will receive additional information about completing the application forms.
If MCH is unable to assist a family with placement, efforts are made to refer the family to other sources of potential help.
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