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DePelchin Children’s Center Physician Recognized For ExcellenceDePelchin Children’s Center is proud to acknowledge that Alice Mao, M.D., has received the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Faculty of the Year Award from the Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services...
Happy Birthday to Kezia Payne DePelchinToday, July 23, is the birthday of Kezia Payne DePelchin, founder of DePelchin Children’s Center. We would like to take this opportunity to honor Kezia’s memory and celebrate her selfless vision of helping children in need...
Gains cited in aid for most troubled teensA joint push by Texas' protective services agencies and foster-care contractors to help the 20 most troubled teens in state care has sharply reduced how frequently they're sent to mental hospitals and new foster placements, officials say...
National Children's Mental Health Awareness DayThursday, May 6, we recognize National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. This is a day for everyone to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children...
Texas Bowl donated $100,000 to DePelchin Children’s Center; McNairs honored with Kezia DePelchin AwardThe Texas Bowl presented a check in the amount of $100,000 to DePelchin Children’s Center at the Center’s annual spring luncheon on April 29, 2010. The donation came from the proceeds of the 2009 Texas Bowl...
April is Autism Awareness MonthEach year during the month of April, we join with organizations across the nation to raise awareness of autism. Our goal is to help children and families find...
April is Volunteer Appreciation MonthApril is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we would like to specifically recognize each of our volunteers who have given a great amount of dedication and commitment to our children and families...
April is Child Abuse Awareness MonthTo kick off the observance of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Harris County Child Abuse Task Force held a press conference on...
Beautification Earth Day Project 2010Join DePelchin and Galveston County volunteers as we clean up trash, plant flowers, beatify the park, and make it a safe environment for children to play...
Kezia DePelchin Society ReceptionJoin the Kezia DePelchin Society for a special reception featuring David J. Schneider, Ph.D., as he discusses "Mental Health and Social Stigma" on February 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m...