DEPELCHIN CHILDRENS CENTER - MAIN CAMPUS AND INFORMATION

DePelchin Children's Center For 118 years, DePelchin has been serving the children and families of the Houston area The agency was founded in 1892 by Kezia Payne DePelchin to shelter orphaned children It was originally named the Faith Home, because Mrs DePelchin had faith in the wonderful business leaders in Houston to support her cause Although she died within a year, the community leaders, touched by her passion and mission, became united in their determination to carry on her work Over the years, DePelchin has expanded and adapted its programs to meet the needs of a dynamic and growing Houston Today, DePelchin Children s Center, with the continued support of the Houston community, is the largest and most comprehensive provider of children s social and mental health services in the Houston area Services are provided in over 60 locations in Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Ft Bend and Waller counties DePelchin Children's Center serves 16,000 children and family members annually through 30 programs, including Adoption, Foster Care, Post Adoption Services, Counseling Services, Residential Treatment Services, Prevention Services, Autism Services, Teen Parenting and Transitional Living Services, and Parent and Family Education