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Boysville, Inc. (Nonprofit )

Our campus is designed to help children in crisis who cannot remain in their own home for a variety of reasons. Some come from homes where emotional, physical or sexual abuse is present. Others come when a parent cannot take care of the child due to a debilitating or terminal illness and there is no other family to take care of the children.

Our mission at Boysville is to provide a safe family environment for children in need so they may become responsible adults.

By providing food, shelter, clothing, medical services, and a nurturing environment, we are able to make the child feel safe and comfortable at Boysville.

With our education services, our children realize their potential. We encourage education. We encourage them to explore college, trade or military options. Options that previously seemed like a dream. We are able to pull children out of abuse cycles or poverty cycles and teach them to become an active part of society.

Boys and girls, birth to 17 years.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Paula Tucker - Chief Executive Officer Send email
Beth Green - Chief Development Officer/Communications Send email

Prior to placement in our residential program, children may be assessed and cared for in our Emergency Shelter.

Children who have experienced trauma receive a new chance at life as they begin their healing in our Emergency Shelter. Our Emergency Shelter Program provides temporary care for boys and girls, birth to 17, who cannot remain in their home. Over 80% of these children are under the protection of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

While a child’s stay is short term, our integrated, trauma-informed care approach provides a foundation of healing for each child.

Boysville accepts children whose families are in crisis as a result of illness, unemployment, poverty, abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Children are admitted without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or their family’s ability to pay for services. We want to help every child.

For placement into Boysville, a telephone screening conducted by our shelter staff begins the intake process. If it is determined Boysville can help the child, a date will then be set for placement into our Emergency Shelter. Emergency placements can be done immediately if the shelter director gives approval. During a 30-day placement, an assessment will be conducted to include daily written observations by the shelter caregivers, mental health assessment by the Director of Therapeutic Services, academic assessments by the Learning Center staff and a weekly review of individual progress by the assessment team. This assessment determines if Boysville can help the child, or if the child requires more extensive care.

Once the 30-day period is completed and it is determined that the child will remain at Boysville, he or she will be placed in an age-appropriate and gender-appropriate cottage.

Boys and girls, birth to 17 years.

For placement into the shelter, the following is required:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Immunization record
  • Withdrawal forms from school
  • Documents pertaining to custody or guardianship

Each child at the shelter will be evaluated for the following:

  • Social behavior
  • Academic progress
  • Medical needs
  • Psychiatric assessment

A child not be admitted to Boysville if he or she has exhibited:

  • gang affiliation
  • drug or alcohol abuse
  • history of chronic runaway
  • extreme aggressive behavior
  • inability to work within limits set by an appropriate caregiver
  • history of fire setting
  • history of cruelty to animals
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Roxanna Dilla Send email
(210) 659-5275
Updated within the last 3 months.

This eight-week workshop teaches behavioral management tips, creates more confident family leaders, and helps caregivers recognize the power they posses in their own family’s development. Our participants will be encouraged, supported and assisted through this journey of recognizing the power that comes from learning effective parenting skills and the impact they will have on children as they grow.

Through the S.P.A.R.K. (Supporting Parents and Reaching Kids) program, families will be strengthened, and parents/guardians/caregivers will have the ability to be the kind of role model their children deserve.

This class is TDFPS approved for care givers required to take a parenting class.

Parenting Podcasts available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NYGH9n7lCg

Parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone caring for children ages 0-17.

Locations and hours vary.  Call or email to register.

Free

Updated within the last 1 month.

A Child Needs You Today. Children outnumber available foster homes 44 to 1. The need for foster homes in Bexar County to help children heal from abuse and neglect is at a critical level. If you have thought about being a foster care parent, now is the time to do it. Becoming a foster parent is one of the most difficult but most rewarding jobs a person can do. A foster parent provides love and support to a child in need.

The first priority for children removed from their home is to place them with a loving family. Our foster care program is licensed to recruit and train families to become foster care parents. Foster families are provided with wrap-around services, including case management, trauma-informed care training, therapeutic and recreational services. These services are offered to ensure a successful placement.

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please fill out this information request form. One of our foster care case managers will contact you. You can call also call (210) 659-1901 for more information. If you are ready to apply, please complete the Foster Parent Application and submit your application here.  Click here for the Application.

For more information about our foster home and Foster Care Program in San Antonio, call (210) 945-1537.

To become a foster parent, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enthusiastic and committed to working with children in crisis who need out of home care.
  • Be a responsible, mature adult of at least 21 years old.
  • Be physically and emotionally healthy.
  • Be financially self-sufficient.
  • Be committed to working with traumatized children.
  • Have a reliable, registered, and insured automobile.
  • Pass a criminal history, domestic violence history and abuse database check. All members of the family 14 years and older must submit to a FBI fingerprint screening
  • Participate in pre-service training, including Orientation, PRIDE (Parent Resource for Information, Development and Education), Behavior Management (SAMA), Psychotropic Medication and CPR/First Aid.
  • All family members agree to participate in extensive interviews and a comprehensive home assessment.
Robyn Gambrel Send email
(210) 659-1901
Updated within the last 1 month.

Our On-Campus Family Care Cottages is nationally accredited and provides long-term care for up to 32 children from ages 5 through 18 years old. Each cottage houses up to eight children.

In addition to meeting the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter, the cottage environment provides a safe, structured family environment that helps prevent and resolve social and emotional problems long term. Cottage families provide children the opportunity to develop relationships with adults and peers. Each home offers children a chance to experience how healthy families behave, communicate and respect one another. Security, consistency, structure and discipline are the cornerstones of cottage life.

Residents attend schools in Judson Independent School District. The children are given academic support through the on-campus after-school tutoring program. Children living at Boysville are encouraged to participate in a variety of school, community and leadership activities to continue normalcy in their life.

Biological parents are offered family therapy by an assigned therapist to support families and expedite reunification. A case manager works with families while the children are living at Boysville to ensure a successful reunification for the families. Therapeutic services and many diverse recreational opportunities are offered to all children under the direction of the Clinical Director.

In many instances, Boysville is the first stable home environment a new resident will experience. This makes it possible to develop and nurture necessary life and social skills. As cottage residents, children are given the best possible support and positive influences to help them grow into successful and responsible adults. On average, a child will stay at Boysville for 18 months, although they can remain here through graduation if needed.

The Residential Care Program has been regulated by DFPS since 1995 and accredited by Council on Accreditation since 2000.

Children ages 5-17.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Robyn Gambrel Send email
(210) 659-1901
Updated within the last 3 months.

Boysville offers graduating seniors the opportunity to further develop their adult skills while nurturing career and educational goals.

Each year, over 600 youth in Bexar County will age out of the foster care system without a support system to help them transition into adulthood. This age group is at-risk for homelessness, drug abuse, and incarceration. Our Supervised Independent Living Program is one of only eight programs in Texas to support young adults as they attend college or vocational school, work in the community, or enlist in the military.

Boysville’s Supervised Independent Living Program follows high school graduates as they progress from living at Boysville or in foster care to living independently by providing emotional and financial support as needed. Residents entering college or vocational school are eligible for book assistance, as well as living allowances. Housing, food allowance, and college living expenses as well as case management and therapeutic programs are offered to youths enrolled in the program.

A young adult must be working at least 80 hours a month, attending high school, taking 6 hours of college courses, or be involved in a volunteer/job skills program.

The application process:

  • Young adults must complete the SIL application and obtain a referral from their DFPS caseworker.
  • Once the referral and application are completed, it gets sent to state office for approval.
  • Young adults will be interviewed and tour of the program.
  • If accepted, the young adult must accept placement within 72 hours.
Stephanie Williams Send email
(210) 566-3209
Updated within the last 4 months.

One Person can make a difference in the life of a child.

Our children need you! Being a volunteer is a rewarding experience. There are many available volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals including special events, tutoring, mentoring or on campus beautification projects! When you give your time to a child in need, you are making a lifetime impact helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

Ways you can help:

  • Sponsor a Birthday Party
  • Tutor
  • Basketball Coach
  • Work with Infants and Toddlers in the Emergency Shelter
  • Become a Mentor
  • Share your Talent/Skill
  • Fundraising Ambassador

To become a volunteer, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years of age to work directly with the children. There are some opportunities for youth ages 16-18.
  • Submit volunteer application online
  • Submit a copy of your driver’s license
  • Agree to a background check and receive favorable results. An FBI check will also be required at the potential volunteer’s expense.
  • Submit negative TB test results done within the last 12 months
  • Attend the volunteer orientation and training
  • Protray a positive role model for youth
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gail Richardson
(210) 659-1901 x: 2207
Updated within the last 1 month.