Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

09/17/2021

#HCResources is excited to #partner with Texas Network of Youth Services and AmeriCorps service members in a three-year program to help #youth with #jobreadiness, #posthighschool #educationopportunities, and the #skills needed to help them #succeed in #adulthood.

“We are looking forward to working alongside the #TNOYS #AmeriCorps Service Members, who will use their own lived experiences to provide #insight to the youth we serve. This is a great #opportunity for #atriskyouth and #youngpeople aging out of #fostercare” said Joel Levine, Executive Director.

#HCResources is excited to #partner with Texas Network of Youth Services and AmeriCorps service members in a three-year program to help #youth with #jobreadiness, #posthighschool #educationopportunities, and the #skills needed to help them #succeed in #adulthood.

“We are looking forward to working alongside the #TNOYS #AmeriCorps Service Members, who will use their own lived experiences to provide #insight to the youth we serve. This is a great #opportunity for #atriskyouth and #youngpeople aging out of #fostercare” said Joel Levine, Executive Director.

09/15/2021

September is #Su***dePreventionMonth. These uncertain times can take an extra toll on our mental health. #AskingForHelp or just finding someone to #talk to during this time can make a difference for you and your family."

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Crisis Text Line:
Text: TX to 741-741
crisistextline.org

#NationalSu***dePreventionMonth #Su***dePreventionMonth #Su***dePrevention #Su***deAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #hcresources

September is #Su***dePreventionMonth. These uncertain times can take an extra toll on our mental health. #AskingForHelp or just finding someone to #talk to during this time can make a difference for you and your family."

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Crisis Text Line:
Text: TX to 741-741
crisistextline.org

#NationalSu***dePreventionMonth #Su***dePreventionMonth #Su***dePrevention #Su***deAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #hcresources

09/08/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has been the recipient of the CYD Grant funds for over 20 years. We have done well in #coordinating, #advocating for and attaining #resources as needed to #improvecommunity #safety, #image and the #qualityoflife for #children, #youth and #families in the Gulfton, Houston, Texas & City of Pasadena, Texas - Government #Communities. The #hcresources #services are provided to youth ages 10 – 17 who reside or attend #school in the 77081 & 77506 ZIP codes and to family members of eligible youth. The programs focus on services such as #Mentoring, #Youth, #LeadershipDevelopment, #YouthAdvisoryCommittee and #PostHighSchoolReadiness. There are no income eligibility requirements to receive services, participation is completely #voluntary and all services are offered #freeofcharge.

For #pasadena CYD, please contact Selenia Amaya: 832-382-1628
For #Gulfton CYD, please contact Cristal Atilano: 832-526-3596
For all other questions, contact Ramiro Guzman: 713-501-7004

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has been the recipient of the CYD Grant funds for over 20 years. We have done well in #coordinating, #advocating for and attaining #resources as needed to #improvecommunity #safety, #image and the #qualityoflife for #children, #youth and #families in the Gulfton, Houston, Texas & City of Pasadena, Texas - Government #Communities. The #hcresources #services are provided to youth ages 10 – 17 who reside or attend #school in the 77081 & 77506 ZIP codes and to family members of eligible youth. The programs focus on services such as #Mentoring, #Youth, #LeadershipDevelopment, #YouthAdvisoryCommittee and #PostHighSchoolReadiness. There are no income eligibility requirements to receive services, participation is completely #voluntary and all services are offered #freeofcharge.

For #pasadena CYD, please contact Selenia Amaya: 832-382-1628
For #Gulfton CYD, please contact Cristal Atilano: 832-526-3596
For all other questions, contact Ramiro Guzman: 713-501-7004

08/27/2021

Dr. Lawrence Thompson, Director of Integrated Health Services, recently led a #lunchandlearn #safety and #Prevention #webinar on behalf of The Children's Assessment Center - Houston-Harris County.

"My tip for caregivers with children returning to school in the midst of the current #CovidCrisis is to “#beintentional and talk to your child about how he or she feels about #returningtoschool and be careful not to impose your own #anxiety on your child.” -- Dr. Thompson

The #integratedhealth Services Division of #hcresources provides essential #medical, #dental, #psychiatric, #behavioralhealth,
and #assessment services to children (ages 0 to 18) involved in the local child welfare system. All services
are provided by a team of professionals working together, in one location, to #treatthewholechild.

Dr. Lawrence Thompson, Director of Integrated Health Services, recently led a #lunchandlearn #safety and #Prevention #webinar on behalf of The Children's Assessment Center - Houston-Harris County.

"My tip for caregivers with children returning to school in the midst of the current #CovidCrisis is to “#beintentional and talk to your child about how he or she feels about #returningtoschool and be careful not to impose your own #anxiety on your child.” -- Dr. Thompson

The #integratedhealth Services Division of #hcresources provides essential #medical, #dental, #psychiatric, #behavioralhealth,
and #assessment services to children (ages 0 to 18) involved in the local child welfare system. All services
are provided by a team of professionals working together, in one location, to #treatthewholechild.

08/26/2021

Photo Courtesy of Associated Press

Photo Courtesy of Associated Press

08/26/2021

08/10/2021

This past #Saturday was the anticipated #BacktoSchool event with Church Project. The event was a #hugesuccess!! Families were overwhelmed with all the things they received for their children. The church had #volunteers help the families carry the bags and walk with them to their cars.

Families received #freesupplies, #shoes, #uniforms, #schoolsupplies, #backpacks, #food, #books, #handsanitizer, #masks and even #snowcones and to-go food plates!

Thank you for all the CYS workers, volunteers and participants who came together to make our #backtoschool fair a huge success!

#hcresources #forthewin #backpackgiveaway #BackToSchoolFair

08/09/2021

Last Tuesday, several Community Youth Services (CYS) staff worked with the “Mission Backpack” project at Cy-Life Church, distributing backpacks to a LONG line of recipients.

Thank you to our amazing CYS volunteers and participating partners! You really made an impact!

#hcresources #backtoschool #backpackgiveaway

07/29/2021

WISD Back to School Drive-Thru Event July 31

This Saturday is the #backtoschool fair at Waller ISD. The fair will be #DriveThru style at Waller ISD Stadium. There will be #freebackpacks and #freesupplies as well as #immunizations and #COVIDvaccines.

There are already 966 families registered so check out the website before it's too late!

We hope to see you there!

#hcresources #wallerisd #BackToSchoolFair #DontMissOut

WISD Back to School Drive-Thru at WISD Stadium on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m.-noon.

06/15/2021

The Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC)— the first of its kind in Texas— serves the complex and unique needs of senior victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. SJAC collaborates with experts in geriatric medicine, social services, protective services, law enforcement, and civil and criminal prosecution, to provide services to seniors.

As the senior population grows and the frequency of elder abuse rises in Harris County, SJAC aims to ensure the dignity of seniors by increasing awareness, education, and prosecution of elder abuse. Services include assessments, multidisciplinary team meetings, case coordination, treatment referrals, education and research.

Visit resources.harriscountytx.gov to learn more.

#hcresources #justiceforseniors #seniorjustice #sjac #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #ElderAbuseAwareness

06/15/2021

Significant projections suggests that the number of Americans who are 65 and older will increase from 43.1 million to 83.7 million by 2050. The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to almost double by the middle of the century when they will make up more than a fifth of the nation’s population. A similar trend is evident in Harris County. As the number of older adults increase, elder abuse and neglect has been identified as a serious and pervasive problem. Elder abuse has major consequences for victims including serious physical injuries, emotional pain and suffering, shame, depression, shattered trust, financial ruin and increased risk of mortality.

#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #ElderAbuseAwareness #elderabuse #hcresources #lendahand #abuseawareness #awareness

Significant projections suggests that the number of Americans who are 65 and older will increase from 43.1 million to 83.7 million by 2050. The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to almost double by the middle of the century when they will make up more than a fifth of the nation’s population. A similar trend is evident in Harris County. As the number of older adults increase, elder abuse and neglect has been identified as a serious and pervasive problem. Elder abuse has major consequences for victims including serious physical injuries, emotional pain and suffering, shame, depression, shattered trust, financial ruin and increased risk of mortality.

#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #ElderAbuseAwareness #elderabuse #hcresources #lendahand #abuseawareness #awareness

06/07/2021

Don't miss our booth at this year's TNOYS Conference! TNOYS.org/2021-annual-conference

Don't miss our booth at this year's TNOYS Conference! TNOYS.org/2021-annual-conference

06/04/2021

We operate a 24-hour Baby Moses hotline, providing information on safe alternatives to abandoning an infant. The Texas Baby Moses Law allows parents to leave an unharmed baby (up to 60 days old) with an employee on duty at any hospital, emergency medical services provider or safe haven with no criminal consequences. For help or more information call 1-877-904-SAVE.

We operate a 24-hour Baby Moses hotline, providing information on safe alternatives to abandoning an infant. The Texas Baby Moses Law allows parents to leave an unharmed baby (up to 60 days old) with an employee on duty at any hospital, emergency medical services provider or safe haven with no criminal consequences. For help or more information call 1-877-904-SAVE.

05/06/2021

National Nurses Week is May 6th through 12th. Take this opportunity to thank a medical professional, especially nurses! Nurses are the front line in our battle against Covid and that is in addition to their regular duties of taking care of the sick and injured.

While other businesses were shutting down or limiting business hours during the pandemic, our Integrated Health Clinic expanded its hours to include Saturdays.

The Integrated Health Services Division provides essential medical, dental, psychiatric, behavioral health, and assessment services to children (ages 0 to 18) involved in the local child welfare system. All services are provided by a team of professionals working together, in one location, to treat the whole child.

For more information, please visit resources.harriscountytx.gov

#NationalNursesWeek #NationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #integratedhealthclinic #hcresources #COVID19 #pandemic #resilience

04/29/2021

What we've been up to during Covid-19

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has made a lot of changes as an organization to continue providing services to children, adults and families amid the pandemic. If you have any questions or want more information, please visit us at resources.harriscountytx.gov.

Thank you!

#hcresources #harriscountyresources #resourcesforchildren #resourcesforadults #resourcesforfamilies #COVID19 #pandemic

Thanks for visiting! Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has made a lot of changes as an organization to continue providing services to children,...

04/27/2021

Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention and also a symbol of childhood joy and innocence. Pinwheels represent hope, joy, and the recognition that all children deserve a safe and healthy childhood. Harris County has the largest child population in the Texas, with over 1.2 million children.

Child Abuse is preventable. The best way to prevent child abuse and neglect is to support families and provide parents with the skills and resources they need.

For over half a century, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has been providing services to strengthen families and to help thousands of children in our community. Our child abuse prevention programs and services provided in 14 school districts and at our 24-hour Youth Services Center help families in crisis and at-risk youth from getting involved in the CPS or juvenile justice systems.

This month and throughout the year, let’s all do our part to make Harris County a safer place for children to grow up.
For more information about our free services or ways to get involved visit www.resources.harriscountytx.gov

#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #hcresources

Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention and also a symbol of childhood joy and innocence. Pinwheels represent hope, joy, and the recognition that all children deserve a safe and healthy childhood. Harris County has the largest child population in the Texas, with over 1.2 million children.

Child Abuse is preventable. The best way to prevent child abuse and neglect is to support families and provide parents with the skills and resources they need.

For over half a century, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has been providing services to strengthen families and to help thousands of children in our community. Our child abuse prevention programs and services provided in 14 school districts and at our 24-hour Youth Services Center help families in crisis and at-risk youth from getting involved in the CPS or juvenile justice systems.

This month and throughout the year, let’s all do our part to make Harris County a safer place for children to grow up.
For more information about our free services or ways to get involved visit www.resources.harriscountytx.gov

#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #hcresources

04/21/2021

As our organization continues to serve the families of vulnerable children and adults of Harris County, we know we can rely on our administrative professionals for support. Thank you to Harris County Resources Administration and all administrative professionals for being our backbone.

#administrativeprofessionalsday #thankyou #childabusepreventionmonth #hcresources

As our organization continues to serve the families of vulnerable children and adults of Harris County, we know we can rely on our administrative professionals for support. Thank you to Harris County Resources Administration and all administrative professionals for being our backbone.

#administrativeprofessionalsday #thankyou #childabusepreventionmonth #hcresources

04/06/2021

April Child Abuse Prevention Press Conference with The Children's Assessment Center - Houston-Harris County and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Also with Harris County Sheriff's Office

#GoBlue or go home!

04/05/2021

Don't miss the Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month press conference tomorrow at 10am! It will be livestreamed here on our page. Wear blue to show your support!

#ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #spinintoaction #wearblue

Don't miss the Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month press conference tomorrow at 10am! It will be livestreamed here on our page. Wear blue to show your support!

#ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #spinintoaction #wearblue

03/31/2021

Thank you Ginger Harper, Director of the Youth Services Division, for your tireless commitment to thousands of children and families in Harris County. For almost half of century (48.7 years), Ginger has dedicated her life to serving others. Ginger began her career with Harris County after graduating college. She started out as a secretary and probation officer with Harris County Juvenile Probation in 1972 and ends her career as the Director of the Youth Services Division of our organization.

“Ginger is a true servant leader who always put the needs of children and families first,” said Joel Levine, Executive Director of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults. “Ginger is a strong advocate for the agency and the staff. Ginger’s accomplishments were many and her impact will be felt for years to come. Ginger was a true role model in our field and I am proud to call her a mentor to myself and many others.”

The formation of the Youth Services Division, the Prevention CANS, the Parent/Teen Survival Program, the Safety-Net Program and expansion of the CYS Program and transformation of the Kinder Emergency Shelter model live on today and into the future.

Today, Ginger is embarking on her next adventure, that of retirement! We wish you the absolute best in your next chapter and thank you again for your service!
#retirement #socialwork #Congratulations #jobwelldone