LETTER FROM CEO
A Transformation!
2020 Strategic Priorities A. Expand Services available on campus and community wide B. Strengthen Internal Communication C. Identify New and Increase Existing Income D. Achieve Accreditation through Council on Accreditation E. Expand and Strengthen Key Strategic Partnerships F. Create an Outcome-Driven Organization with clear metrics of success for each priority
This year is our 124th year bringing hope and healing to hurting children! What a legacy you are giving to the children in the state of Mississippi. You have given to and supported YOUR Methodist Children’s Homes and have blessed so many families in the process. After looking back at our history, I can’t help but lean forward towards our future. Martha Rogers, author and international thought leader, puts it this way, “When your headlights aren’t on, the best rearview mirror available isn’t likely to improve your driving.” We know Methodist Children’s Homes has been successful during our time serving the children of MS. But how can we guarantee more children served, more families healed, and more success stories? We can only guarantee this through being strategic in our plan, with our resources and in our the therapeutic approach.
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Last year, we began a new strategic plan. My team members did a great job during those first steps needed during 2019. Now, as we move into the thick of implementing strategies, we narrow our focus onto the above priorities. As you support the children of MCH, pray for God to continue to guide me and the MCH team to bring Him glory and to bring children healing. These strategies can’t be successful without God leading us each step of the way.
We hope and pray to continue to serve the children of Mississippi for the next 124 years! Only by Grace,
Devon V. Loggins, LCSW-S President and CEO
Amber arrived at MCH in the Waits Girls Home in May 2019. Her first few months were a difficult transition. Amber had numerous instances of property destruction, verbal and physical aggression. In an effort to maintain her placement at MCH, she was moved to McCarty Girls Home. Prior to her admission to MCH, she had missed many months of school due to various reasons. However, things started to change for this young lady in September 2019! Amber was enrolled in school, her behaviors dramatically improved, and she began to trust the staff at MCH. To begin with Amber was failing her classes and was extremely discouraged. She had missed so much school that there were huge chunks of curriculum she hadn’t learned. However, Amber worked very hard, attended tutoring, and accepted assistance with her work from MCH staff.
YOUTH UPDATE
josey Age: 14
Tell me about yourself. I love to sing and hang out with friends. I’m really energetic and goofy. What is one thing other people might not know about you? Me and my little brother were taken from our parents at age 5 and 3 Think back to the first day you stepped on campus and describe how you felt. I felt like this was an opportunity to get a fresh start. How long have you lived here and how do you feel now about being at MCH? I have lived here for two months and I love it here. The staff and children here are like family. Who is one person that you look up to the most at MCH and why? Ms. Princess because she is very understanding and wise What are your goals for the future? I hope to go to college to become a singer or music teacher.
Since October 2019, Amber has had no instances of physical or verbal aggression or property destruction! She was able to move back to Waits Girls Home and is passing all of her classes with a C average or better!
What advice would you give to the “newer” youth on campus? Try not to get into any trouble or fights because this is a great place to be.
We are extremely proud of Amber and all of her hard work!
What part of being at MCH do you find difficult? Chores- I hate to clean!
What is your favorite part of being at MCH? The children and the staff, they are amazing and I wouldn’t trade them for the world.
How would you say “Thank You” to our donors? I really appreciate everything that you do for MCH. Thank you.
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