A temporary home for children in foster care or for those experiencing housing instability. Many youths find themselves staying on friends' couches, sleeping at parks, or living out of cars. Our shelter offers a safe place with access to resources to help youth reach their housing goals.

• Safety. Staff meet the immediate needs of each new arrival. Hygiene supplies, clothing, food, medicine, and school supplies help children feel settled and safe.
• Support. Through trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) staff and counselors help youth heal from trauma and plan for their futures.
• Normalcy. Opportunities to engage in activities typical for youth. Examples include school extracurricular options, summer activities, and shopping opportunities.

Admission

• Youth in Foster Care. Emergency Shelter placement must be requested by the youth's DFPS caseworker or Child Placing Unit. Authorized personnel can send the State of Texas Common Application to the agency intake email.
• Unaccompanied Youth. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, complete this form to request temporary shelter placement. 

Through Positive Action curriculum and Curriculum-Based Support Group programs, staff engage with youth in a fun, active manner while also delivering valuable, lasting messages. Programs available in school and in the community. These programs help with:

Youth Development

• Substance Avoidance
• Honesty & Kindness
• Confidence Building
• Self-Improvement
• Stress Management
• Problem Solving

Academic Achievement

• Goal Setting
• Prioritization,
• Acting Responsibly
• Cognitive Competence

Social Interaction

• Bullying Recovery
• Peer Pressure Response
• Healthy Choices
• Positive Friendships
• Relationship Building

Request programming here.

Counties served include: Aransas, Atascosa, Bastrop, Bee, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Karnes.

A home for youth preparing to exit foster care. Residents benefit from targeted support to help them transition to adulthood. 

• Support. Through trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) staff and counselors help youth heal from trauma and plan for their futures.
• Academic Guidance. Case managers help monitor academic performance and guide youth in preparing for higher education or employment.
• Life Skills. Residents benefit from training and education designed to facilitate independent living. Skills include budgeting, credit planning, resume writing, and interviewing.

• Be aged 15-22 and in the foster care system.
• Be enrolled in (or have completed) high school, a GED course, vocational program, college, university, or technical school.
• Seek, obtain, or continue employment (if not enrolled in an educational program).
• Participate in programs on education, vocational training, employment, and volunteer outreach.
• Be capable of acquiring the skills necessary to become economically self-sufficient.
• Live cooperatively and responsibly with other residents in the program.

Transitional Living Program admission must be initiated by the youth's DFPS caseworker or Child Placing Unit. Authorized personnel should send the State of Texas Common Application and psychological evaluation to the agency intake email.

Individual and group services for youth and families offered at minimal or no cost either virtually or at a location convenient for the client.

Why Counseling?

Personal Growth

• Anxiety and Depression
• Self Esteem
• Social Interaction
• Stress Management
• Trauma Recovery

Family Strengthening

• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Anger Management
• Divorce Recovery

Social Resilience

• Bullying Recover
• Peer Pressure Response
• Problem Solving
• LGBTQ Support

Request counseling services here.

Counties served include: Atascosa, Bastrop, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Lee, San Patricio, Wilson, and Zavala.