Upbring

06/10/2026

Graduation season is here, and we’re celebrating every step of the education journey at Upbring! 🎓✨

Throughout June, we're highlighting graduates across our programs—from our youngest learners in Head Start Preschools to high school students and young adults at Trinity Charter Schools and Reclaim Academy.

For some, this milestone means moving up to the next classroom. For others, it means earning a high school diploma, preparing for a career, pursuing continued education or taking a step toward greater independence. No matter the stage, each graduation is worth celebrating.

Many of the students Upbring serves have worked hard to reach this moment while navigating challenges outside the classroom. Their accomplishments are a reminder of their perseverance and what’s possible when learners have encouragement, educational support and resources that help them move forward with confidence.

We’re proud to celebrate our 2026 graduates and grateful for the teachers, staff, families and supporters who helped make these milestones possible.👏

Follow along this month as we recognize Upbring graduates across our programs!

06/03/2026

The right support early on can stay with a child for life. 🌱

Early Head Start and Head Start Preschools provide a safe, attentive place for children to build a strong foundation for their future education, relationships, self-confidence and stability.

Learn more about Upbring Head Start eligibility and enrollment at www.upbring.org/head-start-preschool.

05/30/2026

Celebrating our incredible foster families for National Foster Care Month! 👏

As part of our ongoing appreciation, Upbring honors our foster families across the state with a special meal as a small token of gratitude for the love, stability and support they provide to children in our Foster In Texas program. This tradition gives our teams time to thank the families who open their homes to kids in need and recognize the life-changing impact they make in our communities every day.

To our foster families: we're so grateful for your dedication and are proud to celebrate you.💙

05/28/2026

🧑‍🧑‍🧒✨As Foster In Texas Area Director in Amarillo, Megan Tuleja gets to see the full picture of foster care.

Children being met where they are, foster families learning and growing to support each child's needs and the memorable "bow on the end of the story" when a child finds stability and safety in a forever home.

For , Megan shares what makes this work so meaningful from beginning to end. 💝

05/22/2026

15 years later, Erika is still inspired by the work and excited for what's next. 🙌

During National Foster Care Month, Erika Noriega, Foster Care Quality & Compliance Director for Foster In Texas, reflects on what first led her to work in foster care, what makes the hard moments worth it and why Upbring’s commitment to innovation and evolution continues to energize her.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

What does leading with heart look like in foster care?

❤️ Showing up every day with purpose
❤️ Staying compassionate and emotionally present
❤️ Leading with resilience when the work gets hard
❤️ Keeping child wellbeing at the center of every decision

For Sara De La Garza, our Foster In Texas Area Director in Harlingen, these are the values that guide how she leads her team and supports children and families.

05/13/2026

"Prevention is key" ✨ And across Upbring programs, it's one of the many ways we work to advance child wellbeing.

One way we approach prevention is through our Child Wellbeing Zones, where families can access support shaped around their unique needs—including stable housing, food, clothing, mental health services, parenting support, and more.

Watch Karen Tan, SVP of Community Engagement, share how this place-based approach is helping strengthen families by addressing barriers early so children can remain safely at home whenever possible.

The earlier we act, the more we can change. Learn how you can support prevention: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04CJP80

05/11/2026

Celebrating 22 years! ✨👏

Krystale's Upbring journey began in 2004 as a Family Services Worker in foster care. Since then, she's served in eight roles across the organization and now serves as Chief Operating Officer, bringing that frontline perspective to how she guides programs across the state.

Her 22 years with Upbring reflect a remarkable legacy of service, growth, leadership and impact.

Congratulations, Krystale—we’re so grateful to celebrate this milestone with you! 😊