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All-In From the Start: Caroline’s Path from Practicum Student to LPC

May 10, 2026

Caroline Keeven didn't just find a job at PCHAS — she built her entire counseling career here, from practicum student to Licensed Professional Counselor. Meet the Farmington native who is helping children and families find their strengths and create safe, stable lives. Read More

A Totally Different Attitude

Jun 16, 2022

PCHAS Foster Care & Adoption staff serve children and families all across Texas from our offices in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Itasca and Wichita Falls. The need for families is great, especially for kids ages 7-17 and siblings. Read More


Called to Foster

Jun 15, 2022

​Former foster youth and PCHAS foster parent​ Jessica Leiva always knew she wanted to be a foster parent later in life. But it happened sooner rather than later. We spoke to Jessica and her husband, Ruben, to get a glimpse of how they began their fostering journey. Read More


Summer Safety Guide

Jun 15, 2022

Our Growing Together Program, along with the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition, put together this guide to help keep kids safe this summer! Read More


A Gift of Free Time: Kiddos Dive into Summer Fun

Jun 13, 2022

​By 12 and 10, Aiden and Evan stopped expecting summers of family fun. They have been in foster care for several years and keep their expectations low. So they were thrilled to hear that they are going to camp for a week this year and that they are going together. Read More


Boot Camp

Jun 08, 2022

Boot camp is intimidating to most people. Not to 19-year-old Abdou. Sleeping in the same place every night? Eating three meals a day? When you’ve been homeless, boot camp looks like a good deal. Besides, he has a plan. Read More


PCHAS Helps Determined New Citizen with Motherhood and Career

Jun 02, 2022

Maryanne became pregnant in the last year of her doctoral studies. An immigrant, she had faced challenges before, and she believed that she had adequate supports in place. She decided to persevere with the demanding coursework and becoming a mother. But, she says, “Things changed quickly.” Read More