An Unexpected Phone Call Changes Everything

Sep 22, 2022

It’s startling when the phone rings in the middle of the night because it’s rarely good news. In 2014, the voice on the other end of the line of Amy and Gary’s unexpected phone call was a CPS worker. Brooklynn and Brayden, their great niece and nephew, needed a safe place. The worker asked, “Will you take them?” Read More

It Is Possible! You Can Do It!

Jul 20, 2022

If you’re single and have thought about fostering or adopting, you probably have questions and may even have some fears. We recently visited with Delilah, a single foster mom who provides kids a safe and loving home when they have to be away from their family. 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

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

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