
10/07/2020
The CYS staff in Goose Creek Consolidated ISD shopped for school supplies that were given to elementary school students. Thank you Target for helping us make sure children have what they need for academic success!!
At the Heart of Families. We are the resource for vulnerable children and adults in Harris County. The HCPS page is an online resource for our community and clients, giving insight into who we are, what resources we have available and how you can help us in our mission.
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HCPS works to accomplish its mission through programs serving children and adults. We support, advocate and enhance lives by providing: • basic needs, • screenings and assessments, • counseling and therapy, and • coordinated community resources.
Mission: To support, enhance, and advocate for the safety and well-being of children and adults in Harris County.
Operating as usual
The CYS staff in Goose Creek Consolidated ISD shopped for school supplies that were given to elementary school students. Thank you Target for helping us make sure children have what they need for academic success!!
In partnership with the Houston Food Bank and CyLife Church, our amazing CYS workers will be distributing food to families of students enrolled in CYFAIR ISD. https://www.facebook.com/cylifechurch/videos/602933430652986/
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Join us at Cylife Church for our food distribution for familes in neeed!
Families will receive a bag of non-perishable food items.
this is on first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Students MUST BE ENROLLED IN CYFAIR ISD. FAMILY MUST be
present to receive food.
Begining tomorrow July 8th at 10am-12pm
and also the 15th, and 22nd of this month!
#Servemycity #Cylifechurch #Cypresstx
LIVE NOW. HCPS CYS staff provide information about the free and voluntary assistance available to families of children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties. CYS is a school-based program and partners with 14 school districts in Harris County, the Pasadena Police Dept., and JJAEP. Go to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Guidance & Counseling Facebook Live to watch https://www.facebook.com/CFISDCounseling/posts/156459665996326
Join us live tomorrow as our CYS staff provide information about services available to children and families year-round. Tune into Cypress Fairbanks ISD Guidance and Counseling tomorrow, July 9, 2020, at 2:30PM. https://www.facebook.com/111318157177144/posts/156459665996326/
The HAY Center held its first ever drive-by parade of graduates to celebrate local foster youth graduating high school. Judge Lina Hidalgo, Judge Katrina Griffith, DFPS, HCPS, and many others were there to cheer on these amazing youth who beat the odds, despite the obstacles. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
"The HAY Center serves 1200 people every year..."
The HAY Center has been instrumental in providing support for foster youth and will continue to do so through their graduation event in June.
Visit them at www.haycenter.org for more information.
"I was scared because I was like, 'What am I going to do? But my foster mom told me I could always rely on her." Texas State freshman Keyla Hernandez didn't know what to do when her campus shut down, but her former foster mother stepped in to help. See how Houston's HAY Center is helping so ma...
May is #MentalHealthMonth!
This month is a reminder that mental health is as important as physical health. During extraordinary times we can start to feel the stress and pressure build up and we must take steps to feel.
The CDC has some tips on things we can do to reduce the stress as we navigate our current situations.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
We are over 5,000 strong!
Our online community continues to grow with more than 5,000 community members who are with us in supporting, enhancing and advocating for the well-being of Harris County families.
Thank you ❤️
Visit us at hcps.harriscountytx.gov to learn more about our programs.
COVID-19 has forced everyone to change their norm and adjust under extraordinary circumstances and yet again we’ve shown that we will rise to the occasion.
Thanks to our community and the HCPS Foundation (hcpsfoundation.org) for continuing to support us and allow us to support Harris County families.
Whether in the varying community schools for drives and resources or at the offices conducting health assessments, senior justice and/or counseling, we will continue in our mission to support, enhance and advocate for the safety and well-being of children and adults in Harris County.
To help provide additional support for families and staff resources to continue to enact safe practices while administering services please visit www.hcpsfoundation.org
#GivingTuesdayNow
Many thanks to the IRONMAN Foundation for selecting The HCPS Foundation as a grantee for the IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund.
Learn more about our programs at www.hcps.harriscountytx.gov
Congratulations to our first round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund recipients. This first round of grants aim to address some of the most pressing issues facing communities in the midst of the pandemic. Grants will be awarded to these 40 organizations who strive to make a difference in their local community during times of need. Thank you to our amazing partners and athletes who are helping to make these grants possible by raising awareness and funds for IRONAID. Together, #AnythingIsPossible! Adirondack Health Air Force Enlisted Village Autism Speaks Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Chattanooga Area Food Bank Childhelp End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Fueling The Frontlines World Central Kitchen frontlinefoods Harris County Protective Services Kids Soar Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Mercy House Living Centers Mercytree International Foundation WomenHeart The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease North Kohala Community Resource Center NorthEast Treatment Centers Porchlight Rahab's Daughters Dane County RCC Ridgeway District Volunteer Rescue Squad INC. Rock House Kids Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin She Built This City SwitchPointcrc Valcare West Hawaii Community Health Center Westcott Community Center Women's Refugee Care Youth For Tomorrow Affordable Recovery Housing, a 501 - c3 holder Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Pine Rest
HAPPENING NOW: Our Executive Director, Joel Levine, and other child safety advocates from around the state discuss why COVID-19 may put children at an increased risk of abuse and neglect and what can be done to keep children safe. Go to Children At Risk- Statewide Research and Advocacy Facebook Live to join the virtual roundtable. www.facebook.com/childrenatrisk #forchildren #COVID19 #CAPMonth #TXlege
Join us and other child safety advocates for a virtual roundtable to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted child abuse and neglect in Texas. Tune in on the Children At Risk- Statewide Research and Advocacy Facebook Live on Thursday, April 30th at 10AM to be a part of the conversation. #CAPMonth #COVID19 #TXlege
Whether at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD recognizing student graduations with a pep rally and yard signs or making hygiene kits for Community Youth Service workers to distribute, we remain committed to Harris County families at all times.
Thanks to CYS workers like Darryl Bush and Yvette Torres we are collaborating across the County to bring necessary resources when they are needed most.
Thanks to the Texas Tribune for featuring this article with commentary from The HAY Center, a program of HCPS.
Many youth are aging out with increasingly limited resources and HAY is there to help! Learn more at hcps.harriscountytx.gov.
As millions of Texans clamor for public benefits during the global health crisis, the pandemic has exposed gaps in support for young adults who have aged out of foster care. Many have experienced homelessness.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth reminds us of the important role that community members play in looking out for our most vulnerable.
#SocialDistancing has changed how community members "look out" but it should never stop. Check in with neighbors, family and friends virtually to make sure things are okay and they are handling the pressures of #stayhomeworksafe with positive activities.
Children may be at an increased risk for abuse and neglect in quarantine: Experts"When there is incredible stress, there is a higher risk for potential abuse."ByAbby Cruz andElizabeth ThomasApril 14, 2020, 12:04 PM5 min read5 min readShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article4:53How did we....
In times like these we are grateful to have the HCPS Foundation by our side to advocate for HCPS staff and champion our mission to support, enhance and advocate for the safety and well-being of children and adults in Harris County.
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED at http://hcps.harriscountytx.gov/Get-Involved/HCPS-Foundation.
Our Integrated Health Clinic is making sure Harris County families are treated safely and responsibly by observing several best practices including these provided by Harris Health System.
You can practice these mask safety tips too! Learn more about our clinic at hcps.harriscountytx.gov.
There when you need us most. Our CYS workers have been hard at work throughout the week to make sure Harris County families are getting resources they need.
Jason Jones, Doris Vidal, Mari Devlin, Darryl Bush, Kimberly Hines, Karisman Taylor, Ashlii Williams, Jessica Bradley, Teneisha Green, Carrie Harris, Kelley Rasmussen, and Laursha White are putting #familiesfirst while they #StayHomeWorkSafe by volunteering at Houston Food Bank and Cy-Fair Helping Hands!
Learn more about our CYS program by visiting hcps.harriscountytx.gov
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
With families committed to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's #stayhomeworksafe order, we wanted to pass along a few reminders and great tip sheets from Child Welfare Information Gateway!
Grab your tip sheets here: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/tip-sheets/
Have no idea how to make a mask? CYS worker Jessica Bradley created this instructional video to help you out!
If you have bandana and/or clothing item you can cut to match the shape this video is for you! Make them all yourself or get everyone in the home to sit down (six feet apart) and make them all together!
Learn more about our CYS program at hcps.hariscountytx.gov.
Having a hard time finding activities for the little ones stuck at home? Here are some FREE online resources to help you get through!
You don't need to spend a lot in order to learn a lot.
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Our BEAR program is still in need of the items listed below and wants you to #stayhomeworksafe. Like, share and repost!
Together, we can make sure vulnerable children have the items they need during this time by shopping their Amazon Wishlist.
During these stressful and uncertain times, we at BEAR are doing everything possible to make sure we can provide for the children we serve.
BEAR's doors are currently opened and is considered an essential business at this time. We are working to keep our BEAR room stocked with all the essential items. With shortages on products like diapers, wipes, formula, and more happening in stores across our city, many of the families we serve are unable to purchase the resources they need to keep their children healthy and safe. To help ensure that our BEAR Room shelves remain full, please consider purchasing items through our Amazon wishlist to be delivered to our doors during our business hours (3572 E. TC Jester Blvd. Houston, TX 77018). We sincerely appreciate your dedication to our mission and thank you for your continued support despite the uncertainties that currently surround us.
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Our Community Youth Services (CYS) workers are making sure their communities are fed.
Whether home deliveries and/or curbside assistance coordinated with Houston Food Bank, we are on the front lines.
TO FIND ASSISTANCE:
Normally, TXschools.gov is used to find school performance information. In the wake of COVID-19, you can also click below to find free school meal pick-up locations near you.
More than 1,000 sites for free school meals
https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/?filter_state=tx
A great reminder of the role our teachers play in children's safety and how the community can help fill the gaps.
With children spending all their time at home, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is urging adults to be more vigilant about the children around them and to keep an eye out for signs of abuse.
At a time when families need us most, we answer the call.
Our Permanency Support Team is on the scene and practicing #socialdistancing to continue advocating for Harris County families. This proud team exhibits our values of HELP, EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT and TEAMWORK everyday!
Learn about our programs at www.hcps.harriscountytx.gov
Thanks to the Pasadena Police Department for highlighting our pertinent resources provided through coordination with our Community Youth Services (CYS) Workers!
We know this is a stressful time for parents with children at home. If your child needs counseling or support, please do not hesitate to reach out to your children’s school counselor via email or contact our Harris County Community Youth Service (CYS) worker here at the Pasadena Police Department:
Mari Devlin at 713-475-7831 or by text: 832-919-9880. Mari can also be reached by email: [email protected]
Please use the link below to learn more about this virus and how to explain it to your children.
https://mhanational.org/covid19
STAY. HOME.
ReadyHarris highlighted this article by Houston Chronicle which helps understand the importance of social distancing.
If you have questions about our services and how to obtain resources online please visit hcps.harriscountytx.gov for contact information.
Things will get worse before they get better. But by staying home, we can each help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
FOR OUR FAMILIES PREPARING TO STAY HOME AND PRACTICE SAFETY FIRST:
Charging an exorbitant price for fuel, food, medicine, or another necessity during the Corona Virus emergency is price gouging and unlawful.
Harris County Attorney's Office Vince Ryan has the authority to file civil actions to stop these kinds of activities. If you feel that you are being unfairly charged for necessary goods or services such as medicine, fuel, food, or, lodging, raise the issue of price gouging with the provider. Speak to them respectfully but be frank.
If you are unable to resolve the matter, please contact the office of the Harris County Attorney at [email protected] or at 832-839-6941.
To report restaurants, bars, or nightclubs violating current public health orders to cease dine in operations call 832-839-6941.
The Harris County Attorney's Office represents the County, its departments, elected and appointed officials, and employees in all civil matters that involve county business. Our Office also represents the Harris County Hospital District, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Ap...
Thanks to our friends at Harris County Public Health we are staying informed on the latest developments with #COVID19. Harris County families are advised to follow these hygiene tips.
DID YOU KNOW? Many of our services are voluntary and/or free?
Our goal is to strengthen families before circumstances become dire enough to require the attention of County or State officials.
Learn about our many services at hcps.harriscountytx.gov.
We are at the heart of families with a vision to better the lives of children and adults in Harris County. With more than a dozen programs offered, let us be a part of helping you and your family grow.
Stay tuned on the ReadyHarris page for important updates. Tag a friend and share to let friends, family and community members know!
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All Harris County buildings located downtown are closed until further notice.
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Don't wear dresses twice! Donate them. Help Outfit a Foster Teen for Prom during The HAY Center Prom Readiness Event! Read, screenshot, print and pass out the flyer below!
Please drop off donated items by March 23, 202020 to the HAY Center - Reception Desk at 1216 W. Clay St., Houston, TX 77019.
For questions please contact Mary Green at 832.927.7002 or [email protected].
To Volunteer for this event contact Danielle Dempster at 832.927.7015 or [email protected]
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Have no idea how to make a mask? CYS worker Jessica Bradley created this instructional video to help you out! If you have bandana and/or clothing item you can cut to match the shape this video is for you! Make them all yourself or get everyone in the home to sit down (six feet apart) and make them all together! Learn more about our CYS program at hcps.hariscountytx.gov.
Happy Memorial Day! If you're enjoying the outdoors with friends and family make sure everyone is accounted for at all times and no one swims alone! We joined partner agencies to discuss water safety at last week's MAY DAY! MAY DAY! Press Conference where 91 swimsuits were displayed in remembrance of drowning victims from the last year. Use proper flotation devices, make sure a lifeguard is on duty and stick to the shallow end if you're less experienced.
January is #NationalMentorMonth. Do you remember the trusted adult that helped you purchase your first car, sign your first lease or cheered you on at graduation? The HAY Center pairs current and former foster youth with amazing mentors that help you navigate through life’s challenges and celebrate their successes.
HCPS holiday programs aim to provide a sense of normalcy and cheer throughout the holidays. Happiest of holidays to all of you!
Nice weather, free stuff and family fun. We’re at the Buffalo Bayou Partnership #KBRKidsFest today from 11AM to 3PM next to Houston Grand Opera, Houston Zoo and Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center! Join us...
HCPS reflects on the highly successful Dianne Bynum Administrative Support Conference co-sponsored with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County Domestic Relations Office, The Children's Assessment Center - Houston-Harris County, Houston Community College-Southwest Campus and Springfield College Houston Campus! This conference offers a day where support staff engage in workshops covering topics such as ethics, time management, leadership, cyber security and much more for professional development. KPRC2 Amy Davis served as an empowering guest speaker! Thanks to other participating agencies such as Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and DePelchin Children's Center.
It's all because of you! Thank you for helping us reach 1000+ followers and supporting our preventative and supportive services for Harris County families. To learn more about us please visit us at www.hcps.harriscountytx.gov
We’re here at KSBJ to talk about how you can help children in the foster care system. Though not everyone is called to foster or adopt a child, we are all called to do something. For opportunities and ways to help visit us at hcps.harriscountytx.gov
Join us live today and GO BLUE for Child Abuse Prevention! Tag your photos with #BLUEHEART to show your support! Thanks to Harris County Attorney's Office Vince Ryan, HCPS Board President, Ellie Sweeney, HCPS Executive Director, Joel Levine, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Monica Sanders, Child Protection Investigations, Bikers Against Child Abuse International, Buzz and Kirstyn with Kirstyn’s Krew who shared her amazing story of triumph.
Each year, more than 29,000 children are involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) in Harris County. The HCPS Children’s Services Division provides services to support these abused and neglected children and youth who are in the care and custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). To learn more about BEAR and other programming under the Children's Services Division visit us at http://hcps.harriscountytx.gov/Our-Services/Childrens-Services. **To access services provided through BEAR please contact your Caseworker.
HCPS Staff attended a training on how victims react differently to trauma. Watch the video below on ways you can respond and help victims of trauma. Thanks to our partners Sgt. Melissa Holbrook of Houston Police Department and Alexandra Jacobs of Houston Area Women's Center for these insights.
1 in 20 seniors report experiencing exploitation. That fills NRG stadium nearly 30 times. Stay vigilant to keep your loved ones safe.
HCPS welcomes our newest program, The Senior Justice Assessment Center. Through these efforts, we hope to make Harris County a safer place to grow old. #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay
LISTEN to this beautiful voice. Kymora Simone began the At the Heart of Families Luncheon, benefiting HCPS, with a song. She is the vice president of our Youth On B.O.A.R.D, a youth leadership group ensuring the youth voice is heard.
Our latest PSA on summer safety (courtesy of summer intern Lorena Mitchell) speaks to the dangers of hot cars. Be sure to #LookBeforeYouLock Harris County Public Health Harris County Sheriff's Office Houston Police Department YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON The Children's Assessment Center (Harris County)
More than 70 children have drowned this year. Watch kids around water. #PoolSafety #WaterSafety
Kids love the water. We love kids. Let's make sure the two are safe together. YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON Harris County Sheriff's Office Harris County Public Health KidsHealth Safe Kids Worldwide
Another dynamic performance from our Black History Program today. Here's just a snapshot of this young lady's inspirational voice.
A wonderful spoken word from Joe P., of the The Ensemble Theatre Houston. We often talk to our youth about what their future holds and staying on track. #purpose
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