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Real Help, Right Where You Are: Meet Katie Hoefer, Virtual Counselor for Missouri Women and Young Adults

May 20, 2026

Katie Hoefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Counseling Centers at PCHAS who offers fully virtual therapy for Missouri residents — no matter where they live. She specializes in supporting women, young adults, and people of faith through life's busiest and hardest seasons. Read More

What Kind of Experience Do Foster Care & Adoption Case Managers Have?

Mar 18, 2024

Ashley Flach was a PCHAS Foster Parent for five years. She had worked in other areas of child welfare but wanted to work directly with kids. PCHAS had an opening for a Foster Care & Adoption Case Manager, and Ashley was a great fit. She's a vital part of the team. Read More

Spring Wellness

Mar 15, 2024

Spring is a time for new growth. Check out these 7 tips to focus on your mental wellness this season. PCHAS Counselors can help you brainstorm and customize a plan, too! Read More

PCHAS Induction to TBRI Ambassador Organization

Feb 29, 2024

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is proud to announce that the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) of Texas Christian University (TCU) has inducted the organization as a TBRI® Ambassador Organization. Read More

"Mama Elaine"

Feb 27, 2024

“I’m single, and I knew I wouldn’t have a huge family, but I still wanted to make an impact for a kid.” Read about how "Mama Elaine" gathered the village of support she needed so she could make a difference in the life of a kid in foster care. Read More

Connection Is Key

Feb 17, 2024

“Support will keep you going. Support keeps you, well... supported. I suppose you can do it without support, but you will lose passion, feel isolated, and want to give up.” Read More

Resources and Supports for Foster and Adoptive Families

Feb 16, 2024

It's important for foster and adoptive families to have opportunities to connect with other families, so we've compiled resources and supports you may find helpful. Read More

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