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From Hopelessness to Hope: One Foster Youth's Transformative Journey

Jun 11, 2025

At 16, Tony had already given up on the foster care system. But a move to Farmington Children's Home in Missouri changed everything. With the guidance of caring mentors, Tony built a foundation for adulthood—and years later, returned as a board member to pay it forward. Read how the ripple effect of compassion transformed one life and continues to inspire many more. Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Neglect: The Unseen Face of Foster Care

Sep 08, 2021

The media often depicts children entering foster care as bruised and battered victims needing rescue from an abusive parent. While those situations are real and tragic, the harm most children entering foster care have experienced is rarely visible. That’s because neglect is the most common cause for the removal of children from their parents. Last year, 79% of confirmed child abuse or neglect allegations in Texas were for a type of neglect. Read More

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Advice from Single Foster Parents

Sep 02, 2021

At PCHAS, we’re honored to work with couples and singles that choose to be family for children who need one. Seeing kids heal and grow is incredibly rewarding, but fostering can be challenging, too. So, we asked two of our single foster parents to share advice about what has helped them thrive as they do it on their own. And spoiler alert: they aren’t truly alone.  Read More

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