Our Mission

The Texas Pythian Home, Inc. provides a safe, stable environment for children to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually to become responsible, independent adults.

The Texas Pythian Home, Inc. is a nonprofit children’s home located in Weatherford, Texas. We opened March 1, 1909 and have served families in need ever since. We accept children between the ages of three to fourteen. The children may remain in residence if they are in school. This includes college, vocational, or trade school. We have specific criteria that must be met for the placement of a child. The managing conservator is the only person able to place or withdraw a child. The children can come from anywhere in the state of Texas. At one time, a Pythian connection was required for placement. Now a child may be placed in the Pythian Home by meeting the criteria. All of the children placed in our care have families that remain a part of their lives while the family works to have the children return home.

The Home is located on 164 acres of farmland on the east side of Weatherford. The campus includes the main building and 2 dorms, playgrounds, a softball field, tennis and volleyball courts and a swimming pool. Children live in the dorms, attend Weatherford ISD schools and local churches. There are 6 to 8 children in each dorm, depending on age. They also participate in extracurricular activities such as soccer, football, basketball, band, Scouts, etc. We have many outstanding athletes and academic scholars. Our goal is to provide the children with a safe, stable environment, educational opportunities and positive life experiences.

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The Texas Pythian Home is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a 24 hour general residential operation, authorized to admit boys and girls from 3 to 14 years of age. Texas Pythian Home is a member of the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators .

Placement in the Pythian Home is voluntary and a parent or grandparent does NOT lose any of their parental rights when choosing this loving option for their children. Children attend Weatherford ISD schools, are provided with the medical and academic attention they need and get to participate in extracurricular activities. Child Protective Service views placement as a positive step for a parent to take and does NOT view placement as abandonment.

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 can get along with others in a group setting.
  • Children who can respect other people and property.
  • Children who come from families that are struggling with:
    • Homelessness
    • Unemployment
    • Drug/alcohol issues
    • Incarceration
    • Grandparents who are caring for grandchildren.
    • Not being able to provide day-to-day care for your children.
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Visit us at https://pythianhome.org/.