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Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Culture in Foster Care & Adoption

Oct 05, 2021

September 15th to October 15th marks the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor Hispanic culture, history and traditions. In Texas, approximately 40% of the children in foster care are Hispanic, yet many are living with families who are not of Hispanic descent. Read More


Preparing Kids Already in the Home for an Adoption

Sep 27, 2021

PCHAS Program Directors Michelle Hoevker and Adam Crawford spoke with Creating A Family Host and Executive Director Dawn Davenport about preparing kids already in the home for an adoption. Read More


Re-framing What We See

Sep 27, 2021

The tension in their family was growing and Elijah’s parents knew they needed help if they were going to save their relationship with their son. Read More


What You Need to Know Before Adopting

Sep 22, 2021

More than 2,500 children in Texas are waiting to be adopted. They need families who are willing to put their hearts and be family for kids who need one. If you’ve ever thought about adopting, you probably have many questions. We made this short list of What You Need to Know Before Adopting just for you. Read More


What You Need to Know Before Fostering

Sep 15, 2021

​Katie, a PCHAS​ Foster Mom, recently shared these words of wisdom: “Fostering is a wonderful, but challenging, journey. It’s important to be prepared rather than surprised.” We couldn’t agree more. In the spirit of preparation, we’ve created a list of What You Need to Know Before Fostering. Read More


Oprah’s Book on Trauma Aligns with PCHAS Best Practices

Sep 09, 2021

​“What happened to you?” It’s a simple question that can have a profound effect on a relationship. It’s also the title of a New York Times bestseller by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, who examine the physical and emotional effects of trauma. After reading the book, several PCHAS staff shared their own experience with trauma-informed care. Read More