Stories

Posted November 9, 2011
November is an important month, National Adoption Month! Help a child find a forever home by becoming an adoptive parent.The staff at The Settlement Home for Children matches families and children, helping them find a permanent home. We facilitate...
Posted September 28, 2011
Join us for the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates (AKA) 19th Annual Conference in Austin, November 4 and 5. Click here for more information.Attend the conference, sponsor, advertise or come as an exhibitor - just don't miss it!  This informative...
Posted September 22, 2011
Interested in becoming a Foster Parent? Do you have clinical experience that you'd like to utilize to help a foster child? Then we are looking for you!Your love, support and knowledge can change the life of a child who has been abused or neglected. We are...
Posted August 27, 2011
Before coming to The Settlement Home for Children, "Melissa" had been in 12 different placements including relatives, emergency shelters, hospitals and residential treatment centers. "Melissa" comes from a very chaotic family, including violence, sexual...