Foster care can be a challenging and complex journey for both children and families in Texas. However, there are organizations that dedicate their efforts to support and empower those involved in foster care. One such remarkable organization is Children's Hope. In...

Addiction doesn't discriminate by age; it can affect anyone at any stage of life. In Lubbock, where the battle against drug addiction rages on, organizations like Children's Hope are expanding their mission to provide vital support to adults who are caught in the grip...

Becoming a foster parent is a profound and selfless journey, brimming with opportunities to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children. Recognizing the paramount importance of equipping foster parents with the necessary knowledge and skills, Children's Hope in...

Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding and life-changing experience. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, you can make a significant impact on the lives of children in need. If you live in Texas and have been considering becoming a foster parent, this blog...

Adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a family. However, the process can also be complex and overwhelming, especially for those who are new to it. Fortunately, there are organizations in Texas that strive to make the adoption process easier...

Hey there, welcome back to my blog! Today, I want to talk about something that hits close to home for many of us - substance abuse. It's not just a problem that affects individuals; it affects families, friends, and entire communities. That's why I'm excited to share...

When considering becoming a foster parent, one of the many important decisions you'll need to make is whether or not to use a foster care agency. While some people may choose to foster independently, many find that working with an agency can provide them with valuable...

Adopting a child is a life-changing decision that requires great thought and consideration. If you're living in Texas and interested in adopting, there are several steps you need to follow. Adopting a child in Texas involves a great deal of paperwork, legal...

The Texas foster care system is a complex network of organizations designed to help children who are in need of a safe, supportive home. From local foster care agencies to state-run programs, there are a number of organizations dedicated to providing the best possible...

Children's Hope would like to congratulate our new adoptive family in Sulphur Springs, Texas! We believe that adoption can help children go on to live happy, healthy, and complete lives. Children’s Hope Residential Services, Inc. Child Placing Agency provides Foster...

Anyone who has ever hosted a holiday knows that it takes many hands and lots of help. From buying and wrapping gifts to cooking, buying groceries, cleaning the house, and coordinating the day; it is practically impossible to single handedly pull off a holiday...

The 5th Foster Parent Appreciation Banquet was held Friday May 17, 2019 at the Rancho Viejo Casa Grande in Rancho Viejo, Texas. 14 families from Brownsville and 6 families from McAllen include 8 staff members attended the banquet.   Therapist including Andres Hoch and...

The Butler Family adopted a sibling group of 3 on May 10th, 2019. Area Director Nikki Taylor stated that "This sibling set is blessed to get to be adopted together." The family is licensed through the Children’s Hope Sulphur Springs, Texas branch office. The dear need...

Lubbock RTC: Mrs MAC class planted beans early April. The plants have grown but not yet fully grown. Mentoring is a very important part of Children's Hope. If you are a mentor, you will be able to spend one-on-one-time with a child who is eligible to participate in...

This is the Kyser family and they adopted all 5 siblings yesterday!!! The Adoption took place in Dallas and the family and license out of our Greenville, Texas CPA location. Learn more about becoming Foster Parents through Children's Hope.    

Everyone had an amazing time at our Foster Parent Banquet on May 4th, 2019. Our invitations were donated by Staples; we received 50 invitations and envelopes. The Building and Cups were donated by James 1 through the First Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas. A...

The month of May is Foster Care Awareness month and Build a Bear has donated 72 bears to our Greenville, Texas location. We gave out 40 plus bears during our Foster parent banquet on Friday May 3rd. The rest of the bears will be added to our first day bags which...

Child abuse proclamation on 4/5 at the Taylor County Courthouse - We displayed 380 pairs of shoes to represent the number of Taylor County children that were removed from their homes in 2018 due to abuse and/or neglect. The shoes were donated to the Bluebonnet Room...

Children’s Hope kicked off National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Abilene, Texas by displaying 428 pinwheels outside of McMurry University to represent the number of Taylor County children in substitute care in 2018. To become a foster parent please contact Kassia...

Makenzie is an adult former foster child who found a lifelong family through the love of a Children's Hope foster family. She speaks about her new family and her experiences with them in the link below. Makenzie lived in numerous states and experienced multiple...

Thank you to a Brownsville Junior Service League for their annual Easter basket donation for our foster children.  This year the donated 70 baskets. You can provide gifts for the children, throw parties and invite them to events at your church. Mentors develop...

“It is a good 90 degrees difference,” Emma Casselton said of fostering and adopting children from troubled backgrounds compared to raising children in a loving home from the very beginning. “If you’re a patient, loving parent, and you’re doing all of the nurturing...

Both residential campuses went head to head in a Kickball Game Friendly between the Girls of Levelland & Boys of Lubbock campuses. The first game was won by the Girls 6-3 and the second by the Boys 6-3. The series was tied at one game each, a tie breaker will be...

HOW WE ARE FUNDED Donations have been coming through our doors for our kids.Children’s Hope Director of Development Daniel Alvarado has created a program called Spare The Change. Donors participate through an 'online garage sale’ hosted on Facebook with the items that...

Area director Maria Livingston of the Brownsville, McAllen, & Corpus Christi, Texas and her staff host a monthly meeting to discuss Disaster & Emergency Preparedness. Today’s training with guest speaker  Rene Tavares with the City of Brownsville....

Children’s Hope would like to thank Saputo in Sulphur Springs for their generous donation of $1000. Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream...

A Lubbock softball team called the Diamond Destroyers came to our Washington Campus in Levelland, Texas on Thursday, December 20th and had a Christmas party for all of our kids. One by one Santa and his elves gave out Christmas gifts and enjoyed watching all of the...

Our Washington campus in Levelland, Texas launched their 1st Annual Children’s Hope “Keep the Pot Hot” bell-ringing alongside The Salvation Army. This exciting new tradition was held at the Walmart location this year. Throughout the year we provided activities for our...

The 40th Annual of the Ballet Lubbock for Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, a Community Outreach performance in Lubbock, Texas, a Holiday Tradition, the very first performance of 2018, was displayed exclusively for many organizations last night at the Lubbock Civic...

On the last Friday of November, the 30th, our kids were able to attend the Cabela's annual event called Santa's Wonderland. Our kids of all ages were able to experience the amazing outdoor store and the safety tips of camping, fishing, and many other outdoor...

The Sulphur Springs and Longview Children’s Hope branches held their annual Christmas party at the Cross Country Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs. There were over 150 people in attendance despite the weather. Foster families ate from a full taco bar and desserts. The...

Christmas will be extra special in 2018, The Bear Factory that is headquartered in Wixom, Michigan have shipped Children's Hope 20 assorted teddy bears and stuffing. Our kids will be able to enjoy Christmas with a snuggly stuffed toy this year. A post card...

WHAM is Winter Holiday Art Market by Fresh Arts Houston. This year the exhibit entitled "The Endurance of Hope". Children's Hope Child Placing Agency Division (Houston) was the selected group to be featured to capture what Hope means from a child's perspective and...

Today marked a unique partnership between South Plains College Athletics and Children’s Hope. Roger Reading, Athletic Director at SPC will honor the organization with season ticket passes to the men’s and women’s 2018-2019 basketball season. Children’s Hope kids...

At Children’s Hope Residential Services, we take today’s abused and neglected children and prepare them to be tomorrow’s future leaders. We teach them life skills that will place them in good standing throughout their development. We provide them with training in how...

Children’s Hope Residential Services, Inc. provides placement for abused and neglected children across the state of Texas. Abuse and neglect causes trauma that influences how these children cope with their environment. Add on top of the original trauma the fact that...

There are many important reasons to why society needs to place more emphasis on safeguarding and educating our children. Children rely on adults for warmth, food, housing, primary socialization, safety. More than that, how we treat today's children will have a lasting...

At Children's Hope Residential Services, Volunteers and Mentors are MVPs. They provide resources to the staff and children that would otherwise not be available. Their enthusiasm and care are sources of comfort to everyone within their contact. For the children at...

Children's Hope Residential Services provides abused and neglected children an opportunity to reconnect with the communities in which they live and provides these children the chance to learn about their own and other cultures.  In many ways, the boys and girls that...

What is the sound of a child’s laugher worth? Can you stare at a smiling toddler and not feel an ember of happiness deep inside your heart? Who hasn’t heard truth in the words: “Children are our future?” In fact, children give us so much from the moment they are born....

At the Children’s Hope’s all girl Washington Campus in Levelland, volunteerism is the name of the game. Twice a month five different girls from the campus are given the opportunity to work with several churches through the Family Promise program. Through the program,...

Children’s Hope is a beacon for youth in Texas. It is an organization that provides foster and adoption services. Of particular importance is Children’s Hope’s two residential treatment centers in the Panhandle Plains region. They provide services to children with...

Within families, children rely on their parents for essential training that will help them grow into productive adults. Primary socialization occurs within the family, with children taking cues from their parents about appropriate behaviors within different contexts....