Core Value Hope Award Goes to Belinda Gutierrez

Methodist Children’s Home recognizes staff members who have demonstrated our core values in their work with youth and families. The following is an excerpt from the nomination of Belinda Gutierrez for the Hope core value award. Belinda is a youth care counselor on the Waxahachie campus.

 “As a staff advocate, Belinda faithfully meets with the youth she works with and gives praise and encouragement at the smallest signs of improvement while still holding them accountable. Belinda consistently comes to work with a smile on her face and expressions of hope on her lips. She has been willing to listen to our youth’s ideas about how to serve the Waxahachie community. Her ability to facilitate and follow through with their ideas encourages personal hope in our youth.”

Belinda had this to share about receiving the core value award: “I want the boys I work with to know they can succeed after mistakes. Making a mistake is not the end of it, there is hope. It was an honor to receive this award.”

Core Value Growth Award Goes to Laura Bonner

Methodist Children’s Home recognizes staff who have demonstrated our core values in their work with our youth and families. The following is an excerpt from the nomination of Laura Bonner for the Growth core value award. Laura is the unit manager for the Price home unit on the Waco campus.

“Laura consistently provides individual and group opportunities for the youth she serves in terms of emotional, physical and intellectual development. Laura ensures that youth in the Price home have individual opportunities that afford them joy and purpose in their lives. Her caring and nurturing nature promotes trust based relationships with youth and their families. In her quiet, calm manner, Laura holds her staff and herself to high expectations. Laura truly embraces our program and has a deep understanding and knowledge of our mission.”

Laura shared the following about receiving this award:

“I am thankful for the wonderful opportunities MCH has provided that have led me to where I am today. I am truly blessed.”