Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

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

03/16/2021

What started out as a mission to provide water by one of the CYS staff, Audrey Shankle, who has clients that live in the Palms of Baytown apartment complex, evolved into providing a case of water for each of the 88 units. This complex has not had any water since the winter storm in February. She was made aware of the situation when she was on a home visit.

Due to reaching out to partnering agencies in the community, such as Love Inc. They provided Audrey a contact at Lowe's Home Improvement. The store donated a pallet of water, which consisted of 60 cases. In order to obtain enough for each unit, Walmart donated 28 cases of water and two $50 gift cards and Target donated other supplies such as detergent and hygiene items, and we obtained hygiene items from BEAR.

Due to the amount of water being donated, a vehicle was needed to pick up the donated items from Lowes. Vita Richardson contacted our contracting school district, Goose Creek CISD and they provided a contact at Precinct 2. Precinct contacted the City of Baytown - Government, which provided a vehicle and several workers. Precinct 2 also contacted a deputy from the Harris County Sheriff's Office to assist in the distribution and provide oversight.

The Baytown Sun was at the complex doing a story about this. The article can be seen here: https://baytownsun.com/local/article_e913022a-7e34-11eb-866c-5ba5b639144d.html.

Today is #nationalsocialworkday and Harris County Resources wants to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedicated social workers in our organization and #socialworkers in general. #socialworkersrock

03/10/2021

It is with great joy we want to announce CRCG Coordinator Takoya Jackson, LMSW, was one of 14 people across the state to be nominated for the Shining Star award at the 2020 CRCG Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony to be held today, March 10!

TK Jackson is also mentoring 3 CRCG Coordinators in other areas of the state per the request of state office.

CRCGs are invaluable resources for families of children with complex needs. Harris County CRCG is made up of representatives from various child-serving agencies across the county to develop a plan to meet children’s needs.

Harris County CRCG, as a service, was also nominated for the Outstanding award, among 5 total Texas counties.

For more information on Harris County CRCG, visit us at resources.harriscountytx.gov and click on Youth and Family Resource Services.

Congratulations Takoya!

It is with great joy we want to announce CRCG Coordinator Takoya Jackson, LMSW, was one of 14 people across the state to be nominated for the Shining Star award at the 2020 CRCG Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony to be held today, March 10!

TK Jackson is also mentoring 3 CRCG Coordinators in other areas of the state per the request of state office.

CRCGs are invaluable resources for families of children with complex needs. Harris County CRCG is made up of representatives from various child-serving agencies across the county to develop a plan to meet children’s needs.

Harris County CRCG, as a service, was also nominated for the Outstanding award, among 5 total Texas counties.

For more information on Harris County CRCG, visit us at resources.harriscountytx.gov and click on Youth and Family Resource Services.

Congratulations Takoya!

03/09/2021

This International Women's Day we are excited to share Kim Milo, CYS caseworker, was recognized by Klein ISD for her outstanding services.

Christy Stanton at Klein ISD had this to say:

"She is dependable and steady in the most tender moments. Thanks Kim for being that anchor we all need!"

Harris County Resources also wants to recognize all the women who have made it their personal mission to improve the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

This International Women's Day we are excited to share Kim Milo, CYS caseworker, was recognized by Klein ISD for her outstanding services.

Christy Stanton at Klein ISD had this to say:

"She is dependable and steady in the most tender moments. Thanks Kim for being that anchor we all need!"

Harris County Resources also wants to recognize all the women who have made it their personal mission to improve the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

02/16/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has a new Twitter account! Follow us @HCTX_Resources

https://twitter.com/HCTX_Resources

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults has a new Twitter account! Follow us @HCTX_Resources

https://twitter.com/HCTX_Resources

02/15/2021

Hats off to our dedicated staff at the 24-hour Youth Services Center (YSC) building for helping children and families in crisis during this historic winter storm. Come sleet or snow, our staff are working tirelessly to answer the call of duty; many having to shelter in place until the roads are safe to travel again. Kinder Emergency Children's Shelter staff are caring for children housed at the shelter. TRIAD Intake staff are helping at-risk youth transported to YSC for services. Thanks for your commitment!

Hats off to our dedicated staff at the 24-hour Youth Services Center (YSC) building for helping children and families in crisis during this historic winter storm. Come sleet or snow, our staff are working tirelessly to answer the call of duty; many having to shelter in place until the roads are safe to travel again. Kinder Emergency Children's Shelter staff are caring for children housed at the shelter. TRIAD Intake staff are helping at-risk youth transported to YSC for services. Thanks for your commitment!

02/15/2021

The offices at Murworth, Hay Center and BEAR warehouse will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather and potential road hazards.

Our 24-hour Youth Services Center building will remain open for services in our TRIAD intake and Kinder Children's Shelter.

The public can still contact Harris County Resources for Children and Adults 24/7 at 713-295-2500.

Thank you!

The offices at Murworth, Hay Center and BEAR warehouse will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather and potential road hazards.

Our 24-hour Youth Services Center building will remain open for services in our TRIAD intake and Kinder Children's Shelter.

The public can still contact Harris County Resources for Children and Adults 24/7 at 713-295-2500.

Thank you!

02/11/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults updated their information in their About section.

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults updated their information in their About section.

02/11/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults updated their website address.

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults updated their website address.

02/01/2021

In an effort to help keep older adults and adults with disabilities safe while residing in boarding homes in Harris County, the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) created a Boarding Home Task Force. Along with SJAC partners that included the Harris County Attorney's Office, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County District Attorney's Office, Harris County Engineer's Office, Harris County Fire Marshal, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Adult Protective Services, Houston Police Department, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Harris County Public Health, the Task Force proposed changes at the January 26th Commissioners Court meeting that allows more oversight of boarding homes in Harris County. Inspections, permits, background checks, and more, will now be implemented to provide safer residential options for this vulnerable population, while they get the care and services they need. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will oversee and enforce the boarding home regulations in Harris County.

For more information about our services for vulnerable adults, visit https://hcps.harriscountytx.gov/Adults

PHOTO: Claudia Gonzalez, Director of Adult Services, signs a poster committing to make Harris County a safer place to live during the launch of SJAC.

In an effort to help keep older adults and adults with disabilities safe while residing in boarding homes in Harris County, the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) created a Boarding Home Task Force. Along with SJAC partners that included the Harris County Attorney's Office, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County District Attorney's Office, Harris County Engineer's Office, Harris County Fire Marshal, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Adult Protective Services, Houston Police Department, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Harris County Public Health, the Task Force proposed changes at the January 26th Commissioners Court meeting that allows more oversight of boarding homes in Harris County. Inspections, permits, background checks, and more, will now be implemented to provide safer residential options for this vulnerable population, while they get the care and services they need. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will oversee and enforce the boarding home regulations in Harris County.

For more information about our services for vulnerable adults, visit https://hcps.harriscountytx.gov/Adults

PHOTO: Claudia Gonzalez, Director of Adult Services, signs a poster committing to make Harris County a safer place to live during the launch of SJAC.

01/13/2021

A message from Executive Director on new name change

With the new year comes some new changes within Harris County. Please watch this video to learn our new name and how it will affect changes at the department.

01/13/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults's cover photo

01/13/2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

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!!