Krystal’s Story: Finding Strength Through Support

Nov 18, 2025

After a painful separation and months of searching for help, Krystal felt overwhelmed and alone as she cared for her three children. When she reached out to PCHAS, she was not just looking for housing. She was looking for hope. Read her incredible journey and learn more about how to get involved at Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services. Read More

It’s All About Relationships

Nov 09, 2022

Jeff took a leap of faith three years ago and attended a Foster Care & Adoption Event at PCHAS. He was almost 45 years old and single, but he knew he wanted to be a dad, and adoption was the route he wanted to take. Read More

Putting In The Effort

Oct 28, 2022

Early in 2020, before COVID changed the world, Jon and Maizeanne became foster and adoptive parents with PCHAS. The following month a boy joined their family. Read More

The Support of Family

Sep 28, 2022

Misty and Daniel had full lives when they married; her adult children and grandchildren and his nieces and nephews gave them an instant family. Read More

An Unexpected Phone Call Changes Everything

Sep 22, 2022

It’s startling when the phone rings in the middle of the night because it’s rarely good news. In 2014, the voice on the other end of the line of Amy and Gary’s unexpected phone call was a CPS worker. Brooklynn and Brayden, their great niece and nephew, needed a safe place. The worker asked, “Will you take them?” Read More

Why Should Kinship Caregivers Get Licensed?

Sep 21, 2022

When the state of Texas takes conservatorship of children due to abuse or neglect, they need a loving family until the kids can safely return home. In the past, foster families were the primary resource when kids had to be away from their parents, but today, Kinship Caregivers are leading the way. Read More

DFPS “Partners in Prevention” Recognizes PCHAS Mom with Outstanding Parent Award

Sep 16, 2022

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has awarded its 2023 Outstanding Parent Award to Laura Martinez, a volunteer for Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS). Martinez received the honor September 14 at the Partners in Prevention Conference hosted by DFPS in Corpus Christi. Read More

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