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1 | Category | Organization Name | Services / Notes | Contact Info | Region | Physical Address | Eligibility Requirements | Website |
2 | Consultation | Texas Foster Youth Justice Project | - Expansive legal aid for things like getting an ID, Medicaid, medical treatment, court hearing, seeing siblings, criminal warrants, clearing criminal histories, getting CPS records, immigration issues, name changes, education issues, etc. - Serves all of TX | info@texasfosteryouth.org 877-313-3688 | All or N/A | 4920 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78751 | Texas Foster Youth Justice Project | |
3 | Family Resources | LIFE Houston | - Free emergency infant formula: call or text 713-428-2065 | 713-528-6044 | South | 2002 S Wayside Houston, TX 77023 | LIFE Houston | |
4 | Family Resources | Texas Diaper Bank | - Located in Bexar Co. but provides virtual parenting education courses on diapering, potty training, and baby-proofing (Calm Parent Curriculum) - Training modules include a readiness checklist of goals and common parenting problems and solutions | 210-731-8118 help@texasdiaperbank.org | See Notes | 1803 Grandstand Dr., #150 San Antonio, TX 78238 | Programs - Texas Diaper Bank | |
5 | Family Resources | The Diaper Foundation | - Provides diaper assistance and other necessities for parents | 713-807-1111 | All or N/A | The Diaper Foundation P.O. Box 667109 Houston, TX 77266 | - Photo ID - Receiving Medicaid - Medicaid Award Letter - (In-person) appointments necessary - Birth certificate or birth facts | The Diaper Foundation |
6 | Food/Resources | Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston (CPS Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Gayle Culberson gayle@GalvestonCAC.com (409) 741-6000 | SE/Clear Lake | 5710 Avenue S ½ Galveston, Texas 77551 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
7 | Food/Resources | Austin County CPS Rainbow Room | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Sherry Davis scdavis63@gmail.com (281) 705-3037 | Austin County | 602 E. Hacienda Bellville, Texas 77418 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
8 | Food/Resources | Be a Resource (BEAR: Harris County Rainbow Room) | - New clothing, shoes, diapers, car seats, air mattresses, backpacks, school supplies - Photograph exhibit for children that want to be adopted - Holiday gifts | Merri Hahn Merri.hahn2@dfps.texas.gov 713-274-9856 | Inner Loop | 3572 E. TC Jester Blvd., Houston, TX 77018 | ||
9 | Food/Resources | Brazoria County Alliance for Children (CPS Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Maria Zarate mzarate@cac-bc.org (979) 849-2500 | S/Pearland | 139 East Myrtle Angleton, Texas 77515 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
10 | Food/Resources | Chambers County CPS Rainbow Room | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Cheryl McDonald cheryl.n.mcdonald@gmail.com (281) 235-9649 | East | PO Box 201 Anahuac Texas 77514 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
11 | Food/Resources | Community Parnters of Mongomery County (CPS Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Bill Walton Waltonww@sbcglobal.net (281) 914-9841 | N/Spring | 2017 N. Frazier Conroe, Texas 77304 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
12 | Food/Resources | Fort Bend Community Partners (CPS Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Tonya Lewis tonya.rr15@yahoo.com (832) 595-3029 | SW/Sugar Land | 1110 Avenue G Rosenberg, Texas 77471 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
13 | Food/Resources | Houston Food Bank | - Appointment-based curbside food pickup - Assistance in applying for state-funded services - Food distribution - Kids Cafe: Meals cooked and distributed - Nutrition education, etc. | houstonfoodbank.org 713-223-3700 | East | 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029 | ||
14 | Food/Resources | Huntsville County CPS Rainbow Room | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Kendra Ferguson-Shelly Kferguson-shelly@hotmail.com (936) 661-7926 | Huntsville County | 7145 Highway 75 South Huntsville, Texas 77340 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
15 | Food/Resources | Liberty County CPS Advisory Board (Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Cyndie Abshire cyndieabshire@yahoo.com (936) 402-3194 | Liberty County | 1405 Monta Liberty, Texas 77575 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
16 | Food/Resources | The Moses Closet | - Provides tangible items needed by children and families in the foster, adoptive and kinship community. | https://themosescloset.org/contact-us | All or N/A | N/A | https://themosescloset.org/ https://themosescloset.org/foster%2Fadoptive-families - can connect for resources | |
17 | Food/Resources | Waller County Child Welfare Board (CPS Rainbow Room) | - Rainbow Room: 24/7 resource center usually located within CPS offices - Caseworkers can get supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, etc. | Katina Harris waller.cwb.2017@gmail.com (252) 657-9057 | Waller County | 1723 13th Street Hempstead, Texas 77445 | https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Rainbow_Rooms/06.asp | |
18 | Healthcare | AccessHealth Richmond Clinic | - Private, not-for-profit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center focusing on providing primary healthcare services for the low-income population of Fort Bend and Waller counties, but opens its doors to all who wish to receive care without regard to income or circumstance - Free legal advice presentations | (281) 342-4530 info@myaccesshealth.org | SW/Sugar Land | 400 Austin St, Richmond, TX 77469 | AccessHealth | |
19 | Healthcare | Legacy Community Health | - Sliding fee scale for healthcare and mental health care - Can help access funding through other avenues - grants and government assistance - have eligibility specialists - Multiple locations | Eligibility specialist for accessing affordable healthcare: (832)-548-5000 | See Notes | Multiple | Eligibility | Legacy Community Health |
20 | Housing (Other) | Kinder Emergency Shelter | - Co-ed 24-hour emergency child-care for youth aged 12-17 with shelter, supervision, nutrition, clothing, socialization, hygiene, education, crisis intervention, and service planning. - Call to verify location | 713-295-2700 | West | 6300 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77081 | ||
21 | Housing (SIL) | Casa de Esperanza | susan@casahope.org 713-529-0639 | Inner Loop | 2911 Corder St. Building A Houston, TX 77054 | |||
22 | Housing (SIL) | Covenant House | - Free healthcare for homeless or runaway youth - Education & career planning - Housing assistance, case management - Rights of Passage: transitional housing program, two years of independent living | info@covenanthouse.org 713-523-2231 | Inner Loop | 1111 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006 | Serves youth 18 to 24, including pregnant & parenting teens with children. | |
23 | Housing (SIL) | DePelchin Children's Center | - Residential treatment programs - Temporary residence, employment & leadership opportunities, case management for aging out youth - Servicing from pregnant to 2 yr. old for birth support, counseling, creating adoption plans, case management - Presentations & activites for students such as peer pressure, communication, social media, goal setting, etc. - SIL at Texas Southern University | info@depelchin.org 713-730-2335 | Inner Loop | 4950 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007 | ||
24 | Housing (SIL) | Divine Favor Transitional Living | Two locations? - Transitional living - RTC | (832) 338-6350 Info@DivineFavorTransition.com | See Notes | 6201 Bonhomme Rd. #185 N-G Houston, Texas 77036 16714 Sidonie Drive, Houston, Texas 77053 | https://divinefavortransition.com/ | |
25 | Housing (SIL) | Haven for Success | - 1 downtown/inner loop location - 1 NW houston location - Help with food and living needs - Enhanced Case Management | Ms. Ebony havenforsuccessllc@gmail.com 346-291-0675 | See Notes | P.O. Box 30313 Houston, Texas 77249 | https://www.havenforsuccess.com/ | |
26 | Housing (SIL) | Kidz Harbor | - Residential facility with gym, pool, etc. - Medical, physical, educational, and psychological assistance | sbeard@kidzharbor.org | S/Pearland | 638 Harbor Drive Liverpool, Texas 77577 | http://kidzharbor.org/ | |
27 | Housing (SIL) | Light Accommodation Foundation | - RTC, SIL - Placing - Education and training - Community engagement | See notes | SW/Sugar Land | Stafford, Texas 77477 | https://lightaccommodation.org/ | |
28 | Housing (SIL) | Roca Ray of Hope | - SIL and related events/trips | drhope@rocarayofhope.com 281-748-7230 | NW/Cypress | 12620 FM 1960 Road West A-4 Box 187 Houston, Texas 77065 | https://www.rocarayofhope.com/ | |
29 | Housing (SIL) | Skylar's SIL Homes | - SIL | info@skylarsilhomes.com 832-493-7858 | NW/Cypress | 134 Vintage Park Blvd Ste. A-746 Houston, Texas 77070 | Male only? | https://skylarsilhomes.com/ |
30 | Housing (SIL) | Texas A&M University, Prairie View | - Opportunity NOW: SIL at Prairie View A&M University - helps pay for living on campus at res halls - Meal plans and monthly stipend included | Prairie View | Box 60775 Canyon, Texas 79016 | College attendance at PVAMU | https://www.pvamu.edu/sa/opportunitynow/ | |
31 | Housing (SIL) | Youthful Pro's | - Christian organization - SIL Lodge: for women age 18-21 only - Educational/vocational assistance - Allowance - Idependent living skills - Facility can house four women | emailus@youthfulpros.org 713-550-3479 | North | Near: Windsor Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77088 | Females age 18-21 | Youthful PROs |
32 | Mental Health | TogetherAll Virtual Peer Space | - For ages 16+ - Offers an anonymous community for peer listening and support - Courses and resources | TogetherAll Flyer Link TogetherAll Registration Link | All or N/A | N/A | Ages 16 and up only | https://togetherall.com/en-us/ |
33 | Mental Health | Fort Bend Women's Center | - Crisis center for domestic abuse - Women's center - Children's services, case management - Counseling program | Crisis hotline: 281-342-HELP (4357) Office: (281) 344-5750 | SW/Sugar Land | P.O. Box 183 Richmond, Texas 77406 | Fort Bend Women's Center | |
34 | Mental Health | Love Is Respect | - Provides help, information, and consultation about: dating, healthy relationships, personal safety, and supporting others for teens - Operates through the National Domestic Violence Hotline | 866-331-9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522 | All or N/A | N/A | Love is Respect | |
35 | Mental Health | Re:MIND Groups | - Help with Depression, Support for Bipolar Disorder - Free support groups, teens and adults | (remindsupport.org) | All or N/A | Depends on group availability | Remindsupport.org | |
36 | Mental Health | Texana Behavioral Healthcare | - Provides mental health clinics and outpatient services - Mental health crisis services | CRISIS HOTLINE: 1 (800) 633-5686 281-239-1300 | SW/Sugar Land | 4910 Airport Ave Rosenberg, TX 77471 | Texana - Behavioral Healthcare Services | |
37 | Mental Health | Texas Children's Pavillion for Women: Reproductive Psychiatry | - The Women's Place: focuses on reproductive health and mental health, specifically assisting with postpartum depression (PPD) - Offers expert advice on parent advice line (see contact column) | CRISIS HOPE LINE: 1-800-773-6667 Parent advice line: 832-826-5281 For appointments: 832-824-1777 | Inner Loop | 6651 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030 | Reproductive Psychiatry | Texas Children's Pavilion for Women | |
38 | Mental Health | The Harris Center | - Behavioral health services - IDD services - Justice system services - Crisis services | CRISIS LINE: 866-970-4770 For appointments: 713-970-7000 | Inner Loop | 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 | Eligibility Requirements for Charity Care | The Harris Center |
39 | Mentorship | Houston Angels | - Mentorship program for youth aged 11-22 | info@houangels.org 832-304-4305 | All or N/A | P.O. Box 420966, Houston, TX 77242 | HOUSTON ANGELS - Homepage (houangels.org) | |
40 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Angel Reach | - Employment assistance, education advising, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, support groups | info@angelreach.org 936-202-8498 | North | 900 W. Dallas St., Conroe, TX 77301 | Angel Reach | |
41 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Arms of Hope (Houston Outreach) | - Residential facilities for women and children - Shelter, skills, and resources for expectant mothers - Christian organization - Parenting classes and career training - Family outreach - College and career resources | https://armsofhope.org/contact/ 713-868-1309 | Inner Loop | 1704 Weber St. Houston TX 77007 | Arms of Hope | |
42 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Care Connection Aging and Disability Resource Center | Resources for individuals with disabilities and their families | https://www.careconnection.org/contact-us 1-855-937-2372 | Inner Loop | 4802 Lockwood Drive Houston, Texas 77026 | About Us - Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center | |
43 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Montrose Grace Place | - Free meals, clothing, toiletries, bus passes, STI testing, legal aid, mentorship - Access to computers and Wi-Fi - Job readiness training - Assistance getting an ID & housing - MGP has twice-weekly drop in programs every Monday and Thursday at 6PM for youth aged 13-24 experiencing any housing insecurity for all sexualities and genders. - Programs for current & former foster youth. | operations@montrosegraceplace.org 832-239-0824 | Inner Loop | 2515 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77006 | Montrose Grace Place | |
44 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Opportunities for Youth (United Way) | - Leadership programs, job opportunities, employment training, and skill development - Scholarships - Internships | info@opportuntiesforyouth.org opportunitiesforyouthgh@gmail.com 747-749-4455 | All or N/A | N/A | Opportunities for Youth | |
45 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Texas 211 HELPLINE | - Call 211, text your zip code to 898211, or visit the 211 United Way HELPLINE website for virtual assistance. - Free and confidential helpline for a variety of questions and help related to assistance and care | 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE - United Way Greater Houston | All or N/A | N/A | ||
46 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | The Alliance | - Adult education and training; employment services; entrepreneurship programs - GED prep and career training - Language/interpretation services - The Community Cloth: initiative empowering refugee women in HTX - Community navigation - Driver's ed and CDL training - Financial coaching - Refugee services - Housing program - After-school youth program - Wellness clinic | info@TheAllianceTX.org 713-776-4700 | West | 6420 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, TX 77081 | The Alliance - Houston | |
47 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | The HAY Center | - PALs services -Independent Living case planning & services such as college tours, summer jobs, GED classes, SAT/ACT prep, drivers education, tutoring, graduation expenses, mental health services, transition coaching - Texas Workforce Commission training & employment opportunities - After care services such as college partnerships, FAFSA support, tuition waiver assistance, transitional Medicaid, room/board/housing, transportation assistance, credit recovery, computer lab - Programs for both current and former foster youth | breanna.haile@harriscountytx.gov 832-927-7000 | All or N/A | 8915 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77054 Currently building new campus | ||
48 | Multiple Resources (See Notes) | Wesley Community Center | - Youth Program with educational and enrichment activities for after-school - Community services for emergency relief - Rent, utility, and food assistance - Food programs and financial stability programs | info@wesleyhousehouston.org 713-223-8131 | Inner Loop | 1410 Lee Street Houston, TX 77009 | Wesley House Houston | |
49 | Other | Prom Series | - Prom attire for foster care girls in areas of any MLB teams, as well as for their biological siblings | promseries@gmail.com | All or N/A | N/A | Prom Series | |
50 | Transportation | Fort Bend Public Transit | - Public transit for Fort Bend County | 281-633-7433 | SW/Sugar Land | 3737 Bamore Rd. Rosenberg, TX 77471 | Public Transportation | Fort Bend County | |
51 | Transportation | Houston METRO | Public transit for Harris County | 713-635-4000 | See Notes | 1900 Main St. Houston, Texas 77002 | https://www.ridemetro.org | |
52 | Transportation | Houston METROLift | ADA accessible, shared-ride paratransit service is available for prequalified customers. It operates in most of Harris County including portions of Kingwood, Humble and Clear Lake. | 713-225-6716 (business hours only) | See Notes | 1900 Main St. Houston, Texas 77002 | Proof of disability (i.e. via SSI award letter, proof of medicaid, or letter from doctor) | https://www.ridemetro.org/riding-metro/transit-services/metrolift-paratransit |
53 | Transportation | RIDES Service of Harris County | Transportation around Harris County (particularly for areas inaccessabile by METRO/other public transportation) | 713-368-7433 | See Notes | Proof of disability (i.e. via SSI award letter, proof of medicaid, or letter from doctor) | Registration: https://rides.harriscountytx.gov/pages/registration.aspx Making reservation: https://rides.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/MakingaReservation.aspx Other public transport providers: https://rides.harriscountytx.gov/pages/transportation.aspx Medical transportation service: https://transit.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/NonEmergency.aspx | |
54 | Transportation | Rodie (via Care Connection) | Rides for individuals with disabilities | 1-855-937-2372 | See Notes | N/A | Proof of disability (i.e. via SSI award letter, proof of medicaid, or letter from doctor) | https://www.careconnection.org/Data/Sites/1/media/care-connection-corner/Rodie2023.png |
55 | Transportation | Texas HHS Medical Transportation Program | Transportation to/from doctor's appointments, drugstore for medication, other medical purposes | To book a ride, call individual health plan's transportation number (see note) | See Notes | N/A | Proof of disability (i.e. via SSI award letter, proof of medicaid, or letter from doctor) | https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/medical-transportation-program https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/medical-transportation-program/health-plan-contact-information |
56 | Tutoring | 8 Million Stories | - 8MS Ed: Individualized programming - centered around technology, SJ, and culture - 8MS Works: vocational training - Sons of Promise: educational and social support for boys aged 9-13 - REACH: work-based learning program with mentorship and experience - GRE tutoring? | 832-217-3246 Marvin Pierre mpierre@eightmillionstories.org | South | 7414 St Lo Rd, Houston, TX 77033 | Eight Million Stories | |
57 | Vocational Training | BridgeYear | - Offers "career test drives" in which students can get hands-on experience to see if they would like a certain job - 1:1 comprehensive advising program | info@bridgeyear.org | Inner Loop | 3414 Eastside St Houston, TX 77098 | BridgeYear | |
58 | Vocational Training | Launch Point Training Center | Training for employment, STEM, and entrepreneurship for teens | info@thelaunchcenter.org 713-636-2959 | North | 5807 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016 | Launch Point CDC | |
59 | Vocational Training | MorePathways (by BridgeYear) | - Online database to search for jobs in the Houston area that require less than a 4-year degree or have a training program | https://www.morepathways.org/ | All or N/A | N/A | MorePathways by BridgeYear | |
60 | Vocational Training | PX Project | - Career development and skill acquisition - Vocational skill development through culinary training and community | mdavis@pxproject.org | Inner Loop | 3471 Westheimer Houston, TX 77027 | PX Project | |
61 | Vocational Training | SER Jobs | - Occupational Training - Financial Literacy Program - Career Coaching - Career Services | info@serjobs.org 713-773-6000 | Inner Loop | 1710 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023 | SERJobs | |
62 | Vocational Training | Texas Workforce Solutions | laura.villarreal@twx.texas.gov | Inner Loop | 2636 S Loop W #525, Houston, TX 77054 | |||
63 | Vocational Training | Wings to Freedom | cchenette@wingstofreedom.net | All or N/A | ||||
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