Relocating to Houston | DePelchin Children's Center

DePelchin Children’s Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of children’s social and mental health services in the Houston area.

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 of 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, services are provided in over 60 locations in Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Ft. Bend and Waller counties.

DePelchin Children's Center serves over 16,000 children and family members annually through 30 dynamic programs, including:

Adoption – DePelchin handles all forms of domestic adoptions but focuses on children who are in the custody of the State of Texas. Currently there are over 1,200 children in the Houston area who are available for adoption.
Foster Care – As the largest private provider of foster care services, the agency takes care of over 500 children in 350 licensed foster homes.
Counseling Services – Treatment for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or other psychological issues includes working with the entire family.
Autism Services – A team of professionals provide autism assessments, therapy, groups, and other services to help children who have autism and their families
Prevention Services – DePelchin staff are working in schools and community centers to help prevent teen pregnancy, gang involvement, drug and alcohol abuse, truancy and bullying. Counselors are currently involved with the schools to help Katrina evacuees deal with the trauma they continue to experience.
Residential Services – 24-hour therapeutic services for children and teens in a short-term program are designed to return the child to their home as quickly as possible.
Post-Adoption Services – Knowing that families need continued support even after adoptions are finalized, DePelchin provides counseling and other support services to adopted children and their families.
Search and Reunion Services – DePelchin is able to help reunite birth parents and children.
Teen Parenting and Transitional Living Services – DePelchin provides services for teens who become pregnant and need help before and after the birth of their baby with medical, housing, education completion, job search, daycare search, basic living and parenting skills.
Parent and Family Education and Resources – Group classes provide basic parenting skills and specific skills for parents of children with special needs. Some classes include children’s groups designed to teach social, communication and self-esteem skills.

Main Campus - Houston
4950 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77007

Baytown Center
1610 James Bowie Drive, Suite A-111
Baytown, Texas 77520

Youth Services Center
6300 Chimney Rock
Houston, Texas 77081

Clear Lake Center
1300-A Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058

Families Count Center
205 W. Crosstimbers
Houston, Texas 77018

DePelchin School
4815 Dickson Street
Houston, Texas 77007

Isabel Elkins Residential Treatment Center
201 Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77007

Ft. Bend County Center
10435 Greenbough Drive, Suite 101
Stafford, Texas 77477

Montgomery County Center
(The Woodlands)
1600 Lake Front Circle
The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Richmond Campus -
Residential Treatment Center
710 South 7th Street
Richmond, Texas 77469

Waller County Center
531 FM 359 Road South
Brookshire, Texas 77423