Every New Mom Needs Support

Mar 03, 2022

At age 18, youth in foster care often choose to emancipate. More than 1,200 teens made this decision last year and many did not have a reliable support system to depend on. We can expect that 70% of these young women will be pregnant or parenting by the age of 21. Think for a moment about what it would be like to become a parent at a young age, without support. Read More

Family Makes a Difference

Feb 23, 2022

More than 1,200 teens aged out of the Texas foster care system last year. They finally have the right to make decisions about their future, but without support, achieving their goals can be extremely difficult. Read More

Watch: Take A Chance On Me

Feb 16, 2022

There are more than 4,000 teens in foster care in Texas right now. Read More

Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing an Agency

Jan 19, 2022

When you’re ready to foster or adopt you’ll need to select an agency. This is an important decision and it can be hard to know where to start or how to choose. You need to be able to trust the agency you pick and know they’ll be with you every step of the way. Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts to help you get started. Read More

I Don’t Think I Could Handle Kids Leaving

Jan 12, 2022

When families aren’t sure if they could foster, they often say, “we’re afraid we’ll get too attached” or “I don’t think I could handle kids leaving.” Read More

Christmas in Itasca

Dec 19, 2021

Christmas at PCHAS’ Foster Care Village is in full swing. It looks a little different from previous years, due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped PCHAS staff from giving their all to create the best Christmas experience for the kids. Read More

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