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Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter. If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter.
Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Safe Place® is a program of National Safe Place Network (NSPN).
Free.
Open to the community, our Summer Meals Program provides free nutritious meals and snacks to school-aged children under the age of 18 who visit this distribution site.
Children do not have to be registered at the site in order to participate in the Summer Meals program.
Free
The Ascension DePaul Services’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive services to children six weeks to three years of age and their families, including full-day education services.
Head Start eligibility is granted if your family meets any of the following categories:
- The child is to be enrolled in foster care.
- The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF program.
- A family member living with and supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
- The family is homeless.
- The child has a disability, including a severe disability.
- Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a current Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Head Start services are available if your family meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines and is a resident of Bexar County. To see the HHS webpage for the guidelines – CLICK HERE
Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The Ascension DePaul Services’s Head Start program provides comprehensive services to children ages three to five years and their families, including full-day education services.
Head Start eligibility is granted if your family meets any of the following categories:
- The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
- The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF program.
- A family member living with and supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
- The family is homeless.
- The child has a disability, including a severe disability.
- The family meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines and is a resident of Bexar County.
- Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a current Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
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.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
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.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Our Summer Meals For Kids campaign aims to fill the summer meal gap by providing no-cost nutritious meals, groceries, and snacks for children over the summer. When kids eat great, they can play great!
For questions about our Summer Meals For Kids campaign, please contact Mary de Marigny Gary.
Kids 18 and under are eligible to access no-cost summer meals from any of the Summer Meal sites.
Children do not need to be enrolled in a specific San Antonio Food Bank program to receive a meal.
Our Summer Meals For Kids campaign aims to fill the summer meal gap by providing no-cost nutritious meals, groceries, and snacks for children over the summer. When kids eat great, they can play great!
For questions about our Summer Meals For Kids campaign, please contact Mary de Marigny Gary.
Kids 18 and under are eligible to access no-cost summer meals from any of the Summer Meal sites.
Children do not need to be enrolled in a specific San Antonio Food Bank program to receive a meal.
For the 2022-2023 school year, Pre-K 4 SA is expanding to also include three-year-olds. All children born between Sept 2, 2017, and Sept 1, 2019, are now age-eligible.
Our high-quality prekindergarten program builds a strong foundation for San Antonio's youngest learners.
FULL-DAY PROGRAM
- Open from 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Students are in class from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
- Extended daycare begins at 7:15 AM, and after-school care is provided from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
LEARN AND PLAY
- The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, engaging, and based on students' interests and needs.
- Technology: Smart Boards and iPads in every classroom
- Building skills: Self-directed, active learning to build critical thinking and leadership skills
NUTRITION
- Healthy meals: breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are included. All meals are reviewed by a certified/licensed nutritionist.
- Focus on nutrition: meals introduce kids to healthy options like fruits and vegetables.
- Learning opportunities: professionals provide workshops for students and families.
TRANSPORTATION
- Arrive early: state-of-the-art buses with built-in car seats
- Convenient for families: bus depots are located at safe community centers in San Antonio
- Staff supervision: students are supervised by a minimum of two staff members per bus.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- Partner organizations: learning opportunities with The DoSeum, San Antonio Museum of Art, HEB, and UTSA
- City explorations feature weekend visits to San Antonio sites to learn in the community.
FAMILY RESOURCES
- Engagement and outreach: staff are dedicated to supporting and improving the Pre-K 4 SA family experience.
- Workshops and trainings: information sessions on child development, health, and education
- Parent Cafe: dedicated space for parent events, meetings, and learning
Free for qualifying families.
Our new Investing in Education Scholarship program expands access for families who don’t meet TEA eligibility to attend for free. Click here to learn more and see if you qualify.
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Free 3rd Saturday Community Lunch.
To extend the ministry of Jesus Christ in the communities we serve, and by improving quality of life for individual and collective spiritual growth for righteous living and effective evangelism.
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter. If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter.
Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Safe Place® is a program of National Safe Place Network (NSPN).
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
click here
Free.
San Antonio Jewish Senior Services is happy to purchase and deliver challah to older adults in our community. We hope to make Shabbat and holidays special for everyone in the community.
Thank you to all our SAJSS volunteers for delivering with smiles, without you we wouldn’t be able to do what we do!
Click here to request Challah delivery.
This program is for older adults.
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter. If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter.
Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Free.
Join us every Sunday morning for coffee, breakfast, and fellowship!
Free.
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – Within 30 minutes, a RMYA staff member or qualified Safe Place volunteer will arrive to talk with the youth and, if necessary, provide transportation to RMYA's Centro Seguro Drop-In Center.
Step Four – Once at Centro Seguro, counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff makes sure the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Free.
This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.
Services include:
- A daily lunchtime meal
- Transportation services to eligible seniors living within a 5-mile radius of the center
Programs and activities include:
- Book clubs
- Fitness classes
- Guitar and ukulele lessons
- Museum trips
- Recreational activities
- Shopping trips
- Technology classes
- Walking trails
To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:
- 60 years and older
- Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
- Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)
- Computer Skills Classes
- Free Wi-Fi
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
Free hot meal, hygiene supplies, and use of showers. This program is meant to serve those who are homeless, or in need, and is focused on providing a sense of community and dignity to all of our guests.
All are welcome!
Free.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wednesday: CLOSED |
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter. If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter.
Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Free.
Health Services South San Antonio ISD Head Start plays an important role in promoting the health and safety of children by helping them to establish lifelong healthy patterns. Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health.
Our Head Start program staff ensure that our children are up to date on immunizations, their state’s Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, and learn healthy eating habits. The program also promotes physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and their families. Staff members work diligently to assist families in finding and engaging quality medical and dental care, including in some cases access to affordable-to-no-cost community resources.
Education:
• Individualized Learning
• Quality Child/Staff Ratios
• Develop School Readiness Skills
• Culturally Diverse Activities
• Fostering of Each Child’s Independence
• Follows the district calendar and is a full-day program.
• It offers every child a quality, comprehensive preschool experience in a nurturing and safe environment.
• Effective early education programs improve the learning and development of all children.
• Provide developmentally appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials for its young learners.
Disability:
• Serve Children with Disabilities, Including Severe Disabilities
• Screenings and Ongoing Assessments
• Individualized Activities
• Individual Education Plans
• Coordination with contractual and district resources
• Parent Advocacy and Training
Health and Safety:
• Medical and Dental Case Management
• Clean and Safe Environments
• Family Style Eating
• Nutritious Meals
Family Support Services:
• Promotion of Cultural Diversity
• Promotion of Self Sufficiency through Partnership Agreements
• Assistance with Accessing Community Resources and Services
• Transportation may be Available for Children Meeting Eligibility Criteria
• Opportunities for Parent Engagement Activities
SSAISD knows that parents are a child’s most important teachers and is committed to building strong relationships with parents to enhance and enrich the development of children.
Eligibility requirements::
• The child must turn 3 or 4 before September 1 of the current year.
• The child's family must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines and reside in Bexar County.
The child and/or child's family must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF Program.
• A family member living with and supported by you are receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.
A Point Priority assistance is given to children from low-income families and children with a disability, including a severe disability. Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Your Family Service Facilitator will ask for current copies of the child’s well exam, dental exam, and immunizations.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
click here
Free.
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter. If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter.
Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Free.
Our Summer Meals For Kids campaign aims to fill the summer meal gap by providing no-cost nutritious meals, groceries, and snacks for children over the summer. When kids eat great, they can play great!
For questions about our Summer Meals For Kids campaign, please contact Mary de Marigny Gary.
Kids 18 and under are eligible to access no-cost summer meals from any of the Summer Meal sites.
Children do not need to be enrolled in a specific San Antonio Food Bank program to receive a meal.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available.
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.
Services include:
- A daily lunchtime meal
- Transportation services to eligible seniors living within a 5-mile radius of the center
Programs and activities include:
- Adaptive equipment to support independence
- Arts and crafts
- Fitness and dance classes
- Health resources
- Health screenings
- Recreational games
Amenities:
- Computer station lab
- Dining hall
- Exercise and dance studio
- Full gym
- Multi-purpose classrooms
To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:
- 60 years and older
- Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
- Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Computer Use
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses in Bexar County with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- A daily lunchtime meal
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation to and from the center for eligible seniors living within 5-miles of the center
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |