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A Story That Came Full Circle: One Family's Connection to PCHAS

Nov 03, 2026

For Amie Terrana, PCHAS has been part of her family's story for many years. What began as support for a teenager finding her way has grown into something even more meaningful: the opportunity for her own children to experience that same care and encouragement. Read More

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Watch: Thank You, Volunteers

Apr 22, 2021

Our volunteers are an important part of the PCHAS family and we want to say thank you! 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

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