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Foster Care and Adoption

When Everyday Life Leads to an Extraordinary Yes

May 01, 2026

Breea saw the gaps as a Special Education teacher, and Kyle had always dreamed of being a dad — together, they said yes to foster care with PCHAS and never looked back. If their story stirs something in you, a Foster Care & Adoption Guide would love to talk with you about what fostering could look like for your family. Read More


From CPS to Foster Care: One Couple's Journey to Say "Yes"

May 01, 2026

Chelsea came to foster care after years working at CPS. Brendan came because he believed they could make a difference. Together, they walked through training, respite care, and an unexpected placement — and they haven't looked back. Read how Brendan and Chelsea found their footing as foster parents and what they want others considering foster care to know. Read More


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


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


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


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