Financial literacy is a foundational piece to building a sustainable future.

As part of our mentoring program, we offer a financial literacy program that consists of the following:

1) Faith and Finance Curriculum: Participants enrolled in Financial Literacy are provided with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions. The Faith and Finance curriculum is used and the following topics are discussed in 6 weeks.

• How does money affect our relationships?
• How do values and attitudes shape money habits?
• How to overcome financial obstacles?
• How to set savings goals?
• How to create a basic budget?
• How to save money by living simply?
• How to include joyful giving in your budget?
• How to avoid debt and know your credit score?
• When to borrow money in healthy ways?
• How to open and use a bank account?
• How to prepare for emergencies?
• How to stick to new money habits?

2) Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University: This nine-week Dave Ramsey Financial Literacy program is offered to participants for more in-depth information about aspects of financial stability. The topics discussed are emergency funds, paying off debt, three-to-six months of savings, investing, paying off children’s college, paying off a mortgage, and building wealth. These topics are considered David Ramsey’s 7 baby steps to financial freedom.

Classes and programs are offered in English and Spanish to meet the needs of our program participants.

Case Management

Following the ACT model, we have case management teams that provide services to all of the clients assigned to the team. Each client has multiple case managers working with them on a weekly rotation.

Our clients benefit by having multiple direct care staff providing input and strategies to best assist them reach their goals. Our clients have continuity of care when a case manager may be absent due to illness or vacation, as well as moving to a different position and no longer providing case management services. Each team has a Team Leader who coordinates the recovery and treatment plan of each client with the case managers and coordinates with the other community providers the client is utilizing for services.

Psychiatrist

We have agreements with psychiatrists to see clients who are receiving services from True MHS. We do not provide psychiatric services directly through True MHS. Our agreements with psychiatrists enable us to schedule an initial appointment within a few days of intake to our case management services, rather than clients waiting several months for an initial appointment.

This is extremely beneficial for our new clients who begin our services following an inpatient hospital admission. The client can be seen within 7 days after their discharge date for their follow-up psychiatric appointment. Then the client will be scheduled with the psychiatrist for monthly follow-up appointments. If a client has an outpatient psychiatrist that they have a relationship with and want to continue their services, we are still able to provide case management services and the client does not need to change doctors.

To help our clients achieve success, our case managers:

• Coordinate the transition from the hospital after discharge to the client’s home
• Teach coping strategies for experienced symptoms
• Teach awareness of triggers for experienced symptoms
• Teach coping strategies to address triggers
• Educate about the benefits of taking medications
• Assist and educate clients to complete doctor appointments
• Assist and educate clients to fill prescriptions at pharmacies
• Substance abuse education and assistance with rehabilitation
• Teach interpersonal and social skills
• Help secure safe housing
• Teach budgeting and money management skills
• Educate about community resources and how to access them
• Assist clients access resources for employment
• Assist clients access resources for education
• And teach our clients anything else they need for their recovery and success

In addition to case managers meeting directly with clients in the community, we provide 24-hour crisis support to assist our clients after business hours. 

Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.

The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.

Home-based Option

• Weekly Home Visits
• Bi-Weekly Group Socializations

Center-based Option

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language

Support Services

• Health & Dental Screenings
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education & Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education

• Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:

• Homework help and tutoring
• After-school snacks and summer lunches
• Adult education programs
• ESL assistance
• Financial literacy programs
• Job readiness preparation
• And more

Free for residents of San Juan Square 1.

Offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles, to entrepreneurial services, asset protection and financial inclusion for youth and immigrants. All programs are offered in English and Spanish, contact us for upcoming workshops or events.

For more information contact Veronica Sanders at [email protected] or Sagrario Ortega at [email protected].

Empower individuals to manage finances, plan for retirement, protect their assets and guard against fraud and abuse. Addresses the need for seniors to be financially literate, and independent.

The YWCA Olga Madrid Center is a multi-purpose center that is the literal hub of the community, reaching multiple generations in the same families. The Center reflects the community's culture and offers essential services with dignity and respect.

Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:

• Homework help and tutoring
• After-school snacks and summer lunches
• Adult education programs
• ESL assistance
• Financial literacy programs
• Job readiness preparation
• And more

Free for residents of San Juan Square 2.

The City of San Antonio's Neighborhood and Housing Services Department provides a HUD-approved First-time Homebuyer Education Class. In-person and self-paced online options are available.

The course is based on a standardized curriculum that covers these core topics of homeownership and more.

• Budgeting
• Credit
• Obtaining A Mortgage Loan
• Shopping for a Home
• Homeowners Insurance
• Protecting your Investment

Our in-person classes are held monthly. The cost is $35 per household. Registration is required. Click here for dates and to register.

The self-paced online course is provided in partnership with E-Home America. The cost is $99.

To receive a certificate of completion for either option, an in-person advising session with one of our counselors is required.

NHSSA can help you with making smarter overall financial decisions, such as choosing credit products that can help you build or rebuild credit. It can also help you to keep your credit score in a higher range as you monitor your credit report for inaccuracies.

?Click here to view resources and tips on information regarding credit and credit history. 

.The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.

Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

Hardship scholarships are readily available; and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

• Computer Skills Classes

Goal:
To promote financial responsibility among teens by building their basic money management skills

Program
Money Matters: Make It Count helps teens gain useful knowledge and skills on various aspects of financial literacy, including budgeting, saving and investing, credit and debt, entrepreneurship and planning for college. Money Matters is made possible through funding from Charles Schwab Foundation

The Teen Personal Finance Guide is a fun, innovative and useful tool for teens. It includes practical tips and activities to help teens learn the important skills of balancing a checkbook, creating a budget and investing for college and retirement. The guide also provides teens with basic entrepreneurship information for those interested in starting businesses.

Boys and Girls Club members ages 13-18.

Free.

Need help managing or reducing your household debt? Want advice on how to build or restore your personal credit? Did you know 1 in 4 Americans has credit report errors? Let us help you make sure yours is right. Debt doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We can help you negotiate and reduce your household debt. Just by saving $3 a day, you can save up to over $1,000 in a year! We can help you make a plan. Family Service Financial Empowerment counselors can provide unlimited, free, one-on-one financial counseling sessions to help you:

• Take control of your debt
• Deal with debt collectors
• Improve your credit
• Build your savings
• Create a budget
• Find safe and affordable financial products
  
  We also connect individuals to GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

The Financial Empowerment Center serves the entire community, but targets three surrounding zip codes: 78228, 78237, 78207.

Free one-on-one financial counseling.

At D&S Community Services, we believe all individuals deserve daily opportunities to maximize their potential and learn skills that promote independence in their community. D&S Day Habilitation programs in Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky provide community integration, employment training, and other meaningful and productive activities in various settings. Activities are tailored to align with each individual’s plan that builds on their strengths, talents, and skills.

Independent Living Training
The D&S Day Habilitation Program provides skills training classes and other opportunities for individuals to improve their independence in the community. Skills training classes to improve activities of daily living include:

• Personal grooming and hygiene
• Money management
• Reading and language
• Proper nutrition and exercise
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Use of public transportation
• Safety
• Communication
• Etiquette
• Employment Training

The Day Habilitation programs work with the Supported Employment program to train individuals for job readiness. Training may include opportunities to work on a supervised lawn care enclave, perform piecework assembly tasks, or participate in janitorial training at the Day Habilitation facilities. Each activity and experience is used to help prepare individuals to work in the community.

Social Skill Development
The D&S Day Habilitation Program sponsors numerous social events to help individuals develop appropriate social skills and learn to interact better with others. Individuals actively participate in the planning, setting, and promoting of each event.

• Monthly birthday celebrations
• Summer cookouts
• Holiday parties and dances
• Planned outings to local parks, recreation centers, movie theaters, and libraries
• Experiencing Art

Many individuals need different outlets to express themselves. We like to foster these needs through various activities that focus on self-expression. These activities include:

• Music
• Drama
• Visual art and dance
• Creative writing
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Painting

The Dual Generation program is focused on helping parents go to college or job training and making sure their children receive an appropriate developmental level of education. We can provide childcare for the parents to attend school/training and assist with job placement after completion (or during if needed).

Tuition assistance available for job training programs:

• GED/High School Diploma
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Administrative Assistant
• Bookkeeping / QuickBooks
• Medical Front Office
• Phlebotomy
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Information Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Electrical Trade Skills Training

Monthly support and access to:

• Financial Empowerment Sessions
• Job & Career Exploration
• Parenting Classes
• Quality Childcare
• Resume Building
• Supportive Services
• Transportation Assistance

To qualify, a family must:

• have at least 1 child aged 0-10; and
• live in one of these zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222, 78227, 78237.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

We offer:

• Clothes
• Food
• Women's Hygiene Essentials
• Financial Management Workshops
• Parenting Classes
• Life Skills Courses
• Creative Writing Courses
• Much More!

Click here to learn more and register.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

Native Pathways serves low income, unemployed or underemployed Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The program is responsible for assisting Native American participants to prepare for and obtain high quality or career-based employment opportunities that will result in increased family income and financial security.

To meet its goals, Native Pathways has established long-term relationships and collaborations with various job-training providers such as vocational and educational institutions, employer partners, regional workforce development boards, and various job development or ancillary agencies.

To be eligible for this program you must:

• Be a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe and
• Reside within Service Area (any of 122 West Texas counties) and
• Be unemployed, underemployed (earning a wage below your skillset or working part-time but desiring full-time employment), low-income, or seeking job training assistance

Free

Need help managing or reducing your household debt? Want advice on how to build or restore your credit? Did you know 1 in 4 Americans has credit report errors? Let us help you make sure yours is right. Debt doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We can help you negotiate and reduce your household debt. Just by saving $3 a day, you can save up to over $1,000 in a year! We can help you make a plan. Family Service Financial Empowerment counselors can provide unlimited, free, one-on-one financial counseling sessions to help you:

• Take control of your debt
• Deal with debt collectors
• Improve your credit
• Build your savings
• Create a budget
• Find safe and affordable financial products

We also connect individuals to GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

This is a drop-off point for emergency utility assistance applications.

The Financial Empowerment Center serves the entire community but targets three surrounding zip codes: 78228, 78237, and 78207.

Free one-on-one financial counseling.

Receive assistance with information on available loans, grants, digital support, training, and general small business resources from throughout San Antonio.

Click here to learn more about resources available to small businesses in our service area.

Call and speak with one of the members of our Small Business Support Team or click here to schedule a one-on-one session.

Click here to see our service area.

Free

Westside Education & Training Center (WETC), located in Westside San Antonio, in the heart of the Edgewood community, opened in 2006 to improve the education and skill levels of students and community residents served by bridging the gap between education and high-skill, high-wage jobs through the alignment of education and workforce development efforts to ensure students and residents with opportunities to acquire the advanced education and skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce and to support the region’s targeted driver industries and the availability of trained and ready workforce.

WETC offers the following programs and services:

• I-BEST: Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training
• NVC Water Resource Science Program
• NVC Community Health Worker Program
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• General Education Diploma (GED)
• Small Business Development
• Financial Empowerment
• La Printeria
• GED Testing
• Community Computer Lab
• Financial Aid and Admissions Assistance
• Placement Testing
• Advising and Registration
• Public Allies
• Food Pantry
• Healthy Lifestyles

Some services are for Alamo Colleges students only but others are open to prospective students and the community at large. Call for details.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

The Dual Generation program is focused on helping parents go to college or job training and making sure their children receive an appropriate developmental level of education. We can provide childcare for the parents to attend school/training and assist with job placement after completion (or during if needed).

Tuition assistance available for job training programs:

• GED/High School Diploma
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Administrative Assistant
• Bookkeeping / QuickBooks
• Medical Front Office
• Phlebotomy
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Information Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Electrical Trade Skills Training

Monthly support and access to:

• Financial Empowerment Sessions
• Job & Career Exploration
• Parenting Classes
• Quality Childcare
• Resume Building
• Supportive Services
• Transportation Assistance

To qualify, a family must:

• have at least 1 child aged 0-10; and
• live in one of these zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222, 78227, 78237.

We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

• Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
• Bilingual and Dual Language
• Inclusion Classroom
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Health and Dental Screenings
• Nutritional Meals
• Family Goal Setting

Support Services:

• Health Services
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education and Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education:

• Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
• Bexar County

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday-Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 228, 237, 204, 221, 211
• Bexar County

Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.

The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.

Home-based Option

• Weekly Home Visits
• Bi-Weekly Group Socializations

Center-based Option

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language

Support Services

• Health & Dental Screenings
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education & Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education

• Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

• Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
• Bilingual and Dual Language
• Inclusion Classroom
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Health and Dental Screenings
• Nutritional Meals
• Family Goal Setting

Support Services:

• Health Services
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education and Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education:

• Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.