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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.

11/18/2025

This isn’t about any one child — it’s about changing how we respond to all children. Every behavior has a story. Every story deserves compassion. 💛

When we understand how trauma changes the brain, we stop asking, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ and start asking, ‘What happened to you?’ Every story matters. Every brain can heal. 💛

11/12/2025

Every child carries within them the wonder of something unrepeatable — a spark that has never existed before and never will again. When we see children through that lens, we are reminded of how sacred each life truly is. To honor a child is to see the miracle that they already are. 🌿✨

11/04/2025

Play is more than fun — it’s healing. It gives children a safe space to explore, express, and rebuild trust with the world around them. Every playful moment is a step toward hope, connection, and growth. 🌼

10/31/2025

What a joy it was to visit Central Christian Church–Waco’s Pumpkin Patch! 🎃 Our families had a wonderful time exploring, playing, and soaking in all the fall fun.

We’re so grateful to Central Christian Church for hosting such a special event and for the generous pumpkin gifts our families were able to take home. 🍂🧡

Check out more about their Pumpkin Patch here:https://cccwaco.org/events/pumpkin-patch

10/28/2025

Change doesn't always come in grand gestures - it grows in the small, sacred moments of connection. When we slow down and truly see one another, healing takes root.💛

10/21/2025

Families hold so much strength—sometimes quiet, sometimes unseen. Our role is to walk with them, not ahead of them—allowing love, trust, and connection to guide the way. 🌿

10/16/2025

🌱 Nurturing Young Minds at Talitha Koum Institute 🌱

Talitha Koum Institute helps children ages 8 weeks to 5 years grow, learn and thrive through brain-focused trauma-informed care. Their therapeutic nursery and HighScope curriculum build cognitive skills and emotional resilience while getting kids ready for kindergarten.

They partner with families to break cycles of poverty and create brighter futures.

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Learn more at talithakoum.org

10/16/2025

Love grows where healing begins. 💛
At Talitha Koum, we nurture that beginning every day.

10/08/2025

One of our "always Talitha Koum" parents messaged us with these before-after photos and said, "How lovely is this?! TK babies have reunited and are cheering together." Congratulations to these two lovelies for having the courage to try out and for being selected to serve Tennyson Middle School on the Cheer & Pep Squad. Go Texans!

10/02/2025

✨ Get a head start on your Christmas shopping while making a difference for the little ones at Talitha Koum! 🎁
Join us this Saturday, 4–6pm, at Kendra Scott in Central Texas Marketplace for an evening of shopping that gives back. Can’t make it? No worries—you can shop online anytime October 4th–5th and still support our mission 💛

09/23/2025

🎀 Meet Caroline 🎀 She's ready to light up children's lives and grow alongside them at TK! Her enthusiasm and caring spirit make her a wonderful addition to our family!

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.

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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.