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Talitha Koum Institute

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Talitha Koum Institute

Birth to five therapeutic brain development program focused on self-regulation and whole-family health.

Talitha Koum Institute (TKI) is a mental health therapeutic Nurture Center focusing on the brain development of at risk children. Through an intensive care program involving the HighScope® cognitive curriculum layered daily with 3 1/2 hours of sensory modulation activities, TKI's program also extends to weekly parent education, a mentoring program for TKI school-age children, and community trainings regarding trauma-affected children and their care. TKI's goal is to send children to public school Kindergarten able to self-regulate and ready to learn from the calm-alert state. The Talitha Koum Institute opened its Therapeutic Nursery in 2003 with funding from Waco’s Cooper Foundation and later Waco Foundation. The founders of Talitha Koum Institute, CrossTies Ecumenical Church, purchased the former Gonzales Boys & Girls Club building which is located in the South Waco community, at the corner of 13th and Clay where a strong use of that facility continues to productively support children.

09/16/2025

✨ Meet Cat ✨ She’s a passionate social worker with a heart for helping children and families grow. Returning to TKI felt like coming home, and every day she’s grateful to be part of a community that lifts each other up and invests deeply in one another. Now, she’s back where she belongs—celebrating babies’ first steps, parents’ big wins, and the beautiful ripple effect that happens when families thrive.

09/09/2025

🎊 Meet Kimberly 🎊 She is one of our newest team member, bringing a bright enthusiasm for working with children and a passion for the important work we do. We’re so excited to have her join our TK family!

09/02/2025

❕ Meet Chandra ❕
What began as a simple job search has grown into a journey of faith, growth, and discovery. With a big heart for kids and a joyful spirit, she lights up every room and we are so grateful she's part of our TK family!

08/26/2025

🐾 Meet Kelly 🐾 Her calm presence and big heart shine through in every moment she spends with the children here in the infant classroom. She’s proof that endless patience and a great sense of humor can go hand in hand. 😉

08/21/2025

🦋 Meet Maria! 🦋
She brings warmth, patience and a passion for supporting children’s social- emotional growth here at Talitha Koum. Every day, Maria helps create a safe place where little ones can learn, express themselves, and build the resilience they need to thrive. 🩵

08/07/2025

🖍️ We’ve got crayons and glue sticks covered—now it’s time to chase some bubbles 🫧 and burn off that toddler energy! Our little ones are ready to run, jump, and play, and we need your help to bring the fun outside. 🛝 ⚽️

Ready to jump in?
🎁 Browse our updated Amazon Wish List at bit.ly/TKBack2School — everything ships straight to us!

🎯 Prefer to give a gift card? H-E-B, Amazon, or Walmart cards help us cover last-minute needs or directly support families with back-to-school costs.

📲 Know someone who loves outdoor play as much as we do? Tag them, share this post, or invite them to give!

Because learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—play is part of the plan. 💛

08/06/2025

Thanks to your generosity, our classrooms are almost ready to welcome back Talitha Koum's young learners. But there's more to check off the list— tools, supplies, and essentials that make each day smoother for teachers and brighter for kids.

🛍️ Want to help?

🎁 Shop directly from our Amazon Wish List by visiting our link: bit.ly/TKBack2School

🛒 Donate gift cards (H-E-B, Amazon, or Walmart) to help us meet last-minute needs or support families with uniforms and back-to-school costs.

📲Tag a friend, share this post, or invite someone to give alongside you!

08/04/2025

📚 Back-to-School Giving Week is here! 🎒

Help us set our classrooms—and our families—up for success.
Our teachers are getting ready for a strong start, and you can help make it even better! 💛

Here’s how ⬇️
🔗 visit our link: bit.ly/TKBack2School
🎁 Shop our Amazon Wish List (Back-to-School Fundraiser)
🛒 Donate gift cards from H-E-B, Amazon, or Walmart
✨ Every gift helps us provide school supplies, uniforms, and essentials.

📣 Spread the word—tag a friend and share this post!
Thank you for supporting the children and families of Talitha Koum! 💛

08/02/2025

📚Help Set Our Classrooms Up for Success!

🎒 As the school year kicks off, our teachers and families are preparing for a strong start—and you can be part of it! We’re inviting our community to join us in a Back-to-School Mini Fundraiser to help meet real, tangible needs in our classrooms and among the families we serve.

🎁 Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List: bit.ly/TKBack2School
(Everything ships straight to us!)

🛒 Donate gift cards from H-E-B, Amazon, or Walmart so we can stock up on school essentials—or distribute them to parents who need help covering the cost of uniforms and supplies.

📣 Don’t forget to spread the word!
Tag a friend, share this post, or invite someone to give alongside you.

💛 Thank you for helping us build strong foundations for every child we serve!

04/25/2025

Would you be fulfilled working with trauma-affected children to bring them positive possibilities across their lifetimes? Consider this opportunity to do just that. Join our brain development program for children 8 weeks to 5 years living in the persistent stress of deep poverty. Our program is based in neuroscience and the faith that brought this calling to reality 22 years ago. Contact us for more information at Dlosak@talithakoum.org

04/23/2025

How we love such BIG checks in support of our brain development program! This one from 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬® 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (members shown here) was received this week by Edwin Weathersby II (center left), TKI's Director of Advancement, and Blake Garvelli (center right), Donor Relations Director. Huge thanks to Lori Salisbury (far left) and all the Grande Communications employees who made this grant possible. We hope this gift to our children brings you joy!

Thank you again to powered by Grande for supporting our work in the Waco community.

Address

1311 Clay Avenue
Waco, TX
76706

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12547531144

Website

http://www.TalithaKoum.org/

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How does a baby’s brain develop?

From conception to two years, that’s the best window of opportunity to shape a child’s brain for a lifetime of learning and healthy relating. That’s why our program begins at eight weeks of age. Talitha Koum Institute (TKI) is a mental health therapeutic nurture center, focusing on the brain development of extreme children from infancy to four years old.

Through an intensive care program involving the HighScope® cognitive curriculum layered daily with 3 1/2 hours of sensory modulation activities, TKI's program also extends to weekly parent education, a mentoring program for TKI school-age children, and community trainings regarding trauma-affected children and their care. Our goal is to send children to public school Kindergarten at five years old with the ablility to self-regulate and ready to learn in the calm-alert state.

Talitha Koum Institute opened its therapeutic nursery in 2003 with funding from Waco’s Cooper Foundation and later Waco Foundation. The founders of Talitha Koum Institute, CrossTies Ecumenical Church, purchased the former Gonzales Boys & Girls Club building which is located in the South Waco community at the corner of 13th and Clay where a strong use of that facility continues to actively support children.