Where do residents attend school?
The majority of residents on the Waco campus attend the on-campus charter school, while some residents attend Waco public schools. The Charter School is fully-accredited and is a part of the University of Texas Charter School System. MCH staff place students in the school program that best meets their educational needs. Can residents go home or have contact with their families? Residents and their caseworkers schedule home visits and contact with families as part of the overall program of care. Home visits are determined by residents’ progress and earned privileges. Child care staff work with families to establish an approved list of contacts. Once approved, family and friends can write letters, send small gifts and communicate through telephone calls. Do residents have jobs? High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to work part-time in the Waco community. During the summer, many of our residents serve internships on and off campus. Can residents drive their own cars? Residents a
