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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

Volunteer Spotlights

Apr 21, 2021

As part of National Volunteer Week, we want to highlight some of our wonderful volunteers! Read More

Why We Root for Birth Families

Apr 16, 2021

At PCHAS, we support the goal of reunification, and we work with foster families who share this same value. But, we also understand the concept of reunification can be challenging to those first learning about foster care. Read More

Our Kids Are Not Broken

Mar 23, 2021

Among teens aging out of foster care, one in five will become homeless. One in four will become involved in the criminal justice system. Alisa Griffiths aims to change those statistics. Read More

What is “Aging Out” of Foster Care?

Mar 22, 2021

PCHAS has several residences for young adults preparing to leave the foster care system. Alisa Griffiths, director of Missouri residential programs, tells us what it means to “age out.” Read More

“I Always Wondered If They Looked Like Me”

Mar 18, 2021

Dianne was the youngest of six. Placed in different homes, Dianne and her sister Cathy lived at opposite ends of Houston for 20 years. “I knew I was adopted as a baby and that I had sisters, but nothing else,” she says. “I always wondered if they looked like me.” Read More

Race and Foster Care

Mar 10, 2021

The foster care and adoption system has long reflected the effects of systemic racism. Read More

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