News & Blog
CenterPoint Energy Grant Supports DePelchin’s Foster Youth Aging Out
As foster youth age, their likelihood of being adopted decreases. Annually, several hundred of Greater Houston’s foster youth “age out” and must fend for themselves. DePelchin has launched two residential programs to help older foster youth and pregnant and parenting...
DePelchin Donors Help over 1,450 Children Get Ready to Start School
With the generous support of many donors and volunteers, DePelchin helped more than 1,450 children in our programs start the school year with new backpacks stuffed with supplies that will help them succeed in the months ahead. DePelchin’s School Supply Drive is an...
DePelchin Fatherhood Programs Bring Men Together
On a muggy early-summer evening in Iowa Colony south of Houston, 15 men sat around the Chophouse Barber Company and shared what they had learned the past few months. This particular evening, the group of men were attending their graduation from one of DePelchin’s...
DePelchin Breaks Ground on Junior League Volunteer Services Building
DePelchin Children’s Center broke ground on its new Junior League of Houston Volunteer Services Building on Wednesday, May 22. The ground-breaking represents a major step forward in DePelchin’s service to children and families in the Houston area. With a grand...
Putting a Spotlight on the Mental Health of Children and Youth
Mental health disorders among children and youth have been on the increase since before the COVID-19 pandemic. There is also a nationwide shortage of providers who can meet the mental health needs of children and youth. At DePelchin — during May, which is Mental...
Learning More About Foster Care During National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, and we are celebrating all of the families who provide temporary care for children through DePelchin. Our families come in all shapes and sizes and play a critically important role in the lives of children who have suffered from...
DePelchin Children’s Center honors Fox 26 at Families for Kids Luncheon
Photo (left to right): DePelchin Board President and CEO Jenifer Jarriel, Fox 26 Houston General Manager D’Artagnan Bebel, and DePelchin Senior Vice President and COO Jesse Booher after Fox 26 Houston won the Kezia DePelchin Award. DePelchin Children’s Center honored...
Counseling Services DePelchin Provides for Children, Families
DePelchin offers a variety of counseling programs to help families with a multitude of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and issues stemming from trauma. Counseling is available in a variety of settings in the Houston area in order to best meet...
Common Questions About DePelchin Parenting Programs
One of the major ways that DePelchin serves families is by offering a variety of parenting classes and programs. ParentingHelp, for example, allows parents to receive guidance in small groups or in one-on-one settings. DePelchin also offers programs specifically for...
DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors Adds Five Members
Five community and business leaders from the Houston area have joined the Board of Directors for DePelchin Children’s Center, which works to see that all children are part of safe and loving families. Founded in Houston in 1892, DePelchin delivers services in Houston,...
Texas Bowl Gives DePelchin Kids Unique Experience
Hundreds of children served by DePelchin programs interacted with student athletes and got to watch two of the most storied programs in college football compete during December’s TaxACT Texas Bowl. DePelchin has been the Texas Bowl’s official charitable beneficiary...
The Road to Adoption is Filled with Support, Guidance
By Jesse Booher Children and families around the world are celebrating November as National Adoption Month. Those of us who work with children each day are grateful for these families, and during this special month, we recognize the need to continue finding the loving...
Financial Statements & Annual Reports
DePelchin is committed to responsibly managing the contributions of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, whose support helps sustain our mission.
We believe in maintaining transparency about our financial health, performance, and impact so supporters can make informed decisions and see how their contributions create brighter futures for children and families.
Explore our annual reports and financial statements below.
