HISTORY

Sherwood and Myrtie Foster chartered the children's home in 1958 and the first children were taken into care in the winter of 1960. Since that time, Foster's Home has provided for the needs of over 2,000 Texas children. From one home located on a 55 acre site in the northern edge of Stephenville, the facilities have grown to include ten residential group care homes; Administration building; Mabee Health, Education and Services Center; Commissary; Pittman Family Center, a multi-purpose facility; barn and livestock pens.

CURRENT STATE OF THE AGENCY

Since 1960, Foster's Home for Children has demonstrated the ability to meet the needs of troubled children and families by providing residential group care, foster family care, and adoptions. Foster's Home services, based on strong Christian values, are presented by our professional staff in an educational approach, teaching appropriate skills for interactive living. Foster's Home operates on sound financial principles with very limited long-term debt. The day to day operations are supported by faithful individual donors and approximately 300 Churches of Christ throughout Texas.

Foster's Home is a member in good standing with the following professional organizations: Christian Child and Family Services Association, Texas Coalition of Homes for Children, and Texas Network of Youth Service.