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Celebrate National Mentoring Month: Julie and Zachary’s Story

Jan 10, 2025

Julie, a mentor from Saint Louis, joined PCHAS to make a difference in a child’s life. Paired with Zachary, a second grader facing challenges in school and at home, Julie worked tirelessly to help him thrive. Through her patience and dedication, Zachary’s attendance improved, his behavior stabilized, and he began forming friendships. Stories like Julie and Zachary’s show the transformative power of mentorship. Read More

Building Strong Family Attachments-A Foundation for Healthy Development and Educational Success

Jul 15, 2024

At Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, we support families in securing attachments through our Growing Together program. Strong family attachments are essential for early childhood development, laying the groundwork for a nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Read More


The Difference Between Feeling Anxious and an Anxiety Disorder

Jul 11, 2024

Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. In Pixar's Inside Out 2, we learn how anxiety looks out for Riley, anticipates problems and makes plans. But sometimes anxiety goes beyond feeling anxious in normal situations. Read about the difference and how therapists with The Counseling Centers at PCHAS can help. Read More


What is Self Care?

Jul 10, 2024

Self-care is important! If you don’t have a plan for your self-care, a PCHAS Counselor can help. Read to learn more. Read More


Managing Storm Stress

Jul 06, 2024

We all need good strategies for navigating stress. If you don’t have a tried-and-true plan for navigating the stress of a storm bearing down on the coast, here are eight suggestions to help you find what works for you. Read More


All About: Family Visitation in Foster Care

Jun 27, 2024

Supervised family visits help children maintain the bond with their birth families, and they are an essential component for reunification. Foster parents open their hearts to children and their birth families as they shepherd the children through the process. Read about what it's really like from PCHAS Foster Families. Read More


Bridging The Gap: How To Improve Birth Family Visits

Jun 27, 2024

Helping a child through the difficulty of birth parent visits is one of the most loving and compassionate actions a foster parent can take. Read these tips, shared by Staci Thomas at Chosen, to see how you can help make the very best of this opportunity for kids to spend time with their birth family. Read More