Admission Application

Texas Pythian Home – A Loving Option for Families

The Texas Pythian Home is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a 24-hour general residential operation. We are authorized to care for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 and are proud members of the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators.

Voluntary Placement, No Loss of Parental Rights
Placement at the Pythian Home is completely voluntary. Parents or grandparents who choose this option do not lose any parental rights. In fact, Child Protective Services recognizes this decision as a responsible and positive step—not abandonment.

What We Provide:

• A safe, stable, and loving home environment
   
• Enrollment in Weatherford ISD schools
   
• Access to medical care and academic support
   
• Participation in extracurricular activities
   

We’re here to help children thrive while supporting families in need.

Children who are considered for admission include the following: 

• Children who are at least 3 years old and no more than 14 years old.     
• Children who are able to function in a public school setting     
• Children who are able to get along with others in a group setting     
• Children who are capable of respecting other people and property     
• Children who come from families that are struggling with:     
  • Homelessness         
  • Unemployment         
  • Drug/alcohol issues         
  • Incarceration         
  • Grandparents caring for grandchildren         
  • Not being able to provide day to day care for your children         

Children who are NOT considered for admission include the following: 

• Children who have been in inpatient psychiatric units     
• Children who consistently run away     
• Children who have a serious mental health diagnosis     
• Children who threaten or attempt suicide     
• Children with a history of fire settings or cruelty to animals     
• Children who are acting out sexually     
• Children who are in CPS custody     

Interested in Applying?

If you’ve reviewed our admission criteria and believe the Texas Pythian Home may be the right fit for your family, please contact:

Holly Boyer
Director of Childcare
📞 817-594-4465
📧 hboyer@pythianhome.org

What to Expect After Applying

Once your application is received, Holly Boyer will review it and schedule a family interview to assess whether the Home can meet your family’s immediate needs.

Placement Details:

• Children must be placed for a minimum of six months to allow families time to create a sustainable plan for the future.
   
• During the first six weeks, children do not have contact with family. This period helps them adjust to the structure, routines, and staff at the Home.
   

Living Arrangements:

• Children live in separate boys’ and girls’ dorms that are spacious, comfortable, and home-like.
   
• Each dorm is supervised by a married couple (Direct Care Staff) who act in a parental role—offering stability, nurturing, discipline, and emotional support.
   

Individualized Care Plans:

Within the first 40 days of placement, our staff—along with the Director of Childcare—develops a custom service plan for each child, focused on:

• Family
   
• Social development
   
• Education
   
• Emotional growth
   
• Physical health
   

Plans are reviewed with the child’s family every six months to ensure continued progress.