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Rooted in Purpose

Apr 27, 2026

Charlene Jackson has spent more than 20 years serving children and families through PCHAS — from her early days as a Youth Care Worker to her current role as Licensed Professional Counselor and Program Director in Itasca. Today, she leads a dedicated team and oversees The Foster Care Village, a one-of-a-kind community where foster parents live, support one another, and care for children who need a safe and loving home. Read More

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40 Years of Changing Lives

Mar 13, 2026

Meet Melynn — a woman who stepped into child welfare at 21 and never stopped. With 40 years of experience, she leads her PCHAS team in Wichita Falls with heart, grit, and a deep belief that families deserve a second chance. Read More

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A Heart for Children, A Life of Service

Mar 13, 2026

Meet Kendra King — a Case Manager Supervisor at PCHAS who didn't just choose social work, it chose her. From her early days working with toddlers to fostering and adopting her own daughter, Kendra brings both professional expertise and personal heart to every family she serves in Wichita Falls, Texas. Read More

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Doing Heavy Work with a Hopeful Heart

Mar 13, 2026

Meet Lacey Dembicki — a licensed clinical social worker who turned a volunteer camp experience into a calling. Lacey leads mental health services for children in PCHAS foster care, and she has a lot to say about doing heavy work with a hopeful heart. Read More

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The Right Training for the Job

Mar 11, 2026

Not many people hold a Master of Divinity. a Master of Social Work, and a license as a Licensed Master Social Worker — but Scott Waller has found the combination to be the right training for the job. Read More

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How to Show Love to Birth Families

Feb 13, 2026

When you foster a child, you also step into their birth family's story. Showing love and respect to birth parents helps the children in your care feel safer, trust you more, and start healing. Here are practical ways to support birth families while you care for their children. Read More

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