The Walk Across the Road for Medical Services

Life rolls out in cycles. Often the future reaches backward to bring the past into the present. As it stands now, we will soon be providing medical care on site. We did it many decades ago.

In fact, Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans began as a medical facility. It was formed in [...]

Children Admitted in Sulphur!

This has been an exciting week! We began admitting our first children into Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana this past Wednesday.

You will remember the Dedication Service for the new facility in Sulphur was held last year on October 17, 2010. The service was attended by more than 250 people who are excited [...]

Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services Announces Rick Wheat as Future President/CEO

Ruston, LA – April 8, 2011- Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services (LUMCFS) affectionately known as the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, announces that Rick Wheat will become the new President/Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2011. Wheat will assume his new duties following the June 30 retirement of Terrel J. DeVille who has been [...]

Grand Opening and Dedication of the Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest LA

On a clear Sunday in October, the bright, sunny weather matched the joyous mood of the crowd which gathered to witness the Dedication Service for the new Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana. The construction of our new Home is complete!

More than 250 supporters enjoyed the opportunity to fellowship and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. [...]

Upcoming Events

LMCH, Ruston • Completion of the new Vocational Technical Career Training Center – Dedicatory service to be held October 5, 2010 at 1:30pm following the Annual Fall meeting of the Board of Directors.

The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans • The 31st Annual Methodist Home Golf Classic is set for October 4, [...]

Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services Hires Program Director for Southwest LA Facility

Dr. Steven Franks

Ruston, LA – August 24, 2010 – Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Steven M. Franks as Program Director for its new facility located in Sulphur, LA. The Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana will be a residential facility able to serve up to 32 youth [...]

New Photos of Sulphur Construction

We’ve added new photos of the construction of Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana to our web site.

View the new photos at: Construction of Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana Campus