McKinney-Vento
Handbook
2016 - 2017
McKinney-Vento Program:
Neitzy Retta
McKinney-Vento Coordinator
713/740-0250
713/740-4066 fax
[email protected]
Ana Gonzalez
McKinney-Vento Counselor
713/740-0069
713/740-5926 fax
[email protected]
Jennifer Valencia
McKinney-Vento Secretary
713/740-0216
[email protected]
Revised 7/2016
Table of Contents
Page 3
Definition of McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
Page 4
McKinney-Vento Student Rights in English
Page 5
McKinney-Vento Student Rights in Spanish
Page 6
Supplemental Academic Services Cover Page
Page 7
Year at a Glance 2016 – 2017 (Summary of Supplemental Academic Services)
Page 8
Special Events Calendar for the McKinney-Vento Program
Page 9
Saturday STAARBURST Tutorials Handout
Page 10
Senior Project Graduation Handout
Page 11
Senior Next Step Handout
Page 12
Aerospace Academy Summer Camp Handout
Page 13
Parent Engagement and Community Events Handout
Page 14
Community Resources Cover Page
Page 15-17
Shelters
Page 18-19
Food Pantries
Page 20
Department of Human Services – Application information
Page 21
Department of Human Services – Qualifications
Page 22
Department of Human Services – Application Process
Page 23
Rental/ Utility Assistance
Page 24
Personal Identification
Page 25
Housing Resources
Page 26
Pasadena Area Health Resources
Page 27
Counseling/ Crisis Intervention
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Based on the information that you provided on the Student Residency Questionnaire (SRQ) completed at the
time of enrollment in Pasadena ISD, your child has been identified and approved for services under the
McKinney-Vento Program.
Basado en la información que usted proporcionó en el Cuestionario de Residencia de Estudiante (SRQ)
completado al tiempo de inscripción en Pasadena ISD, su hijo(a) ha sido identificado(a) en el Programa
McKinney-Vento.
McKinney-Vento Act Definition of “Homeless”
Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act (Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act)
defines “homeless” as follows:
The term “homeless children and youths”—
(A) means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence (within the meaning
of section 103(a)(1)); and
(B) includes-(i) children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing,
economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping
grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or
transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster care placement;
(ii) children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place
not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (within
the meaning of section 103(a)(2)(C));
(iii) children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings,
substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and
(iv) migratory children (as such term is defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless for the purpose of this subtitle because the
children are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (iii).
Definition provided by National Center for Homeless Education
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McKinney-Vento Student Rights
Based on the information that you provided on the Student Residency Questionnaire
(SRQ) completed at the time of enrollment in Pasadena ISD, your child has been
identified and approved for services under the McKinney-Vento Act 42 USC 11434a
(2), also known as Title X, Part C of the Act "No Child Left Behind."
Per McKinney-Vento Act, PISD offers the following services:
Free Lunch: Students who qualify for the McKinney-Vento program receive free lunch and do not need to fill out
the lunch application.
Financial Assistance Letters (High School McKinney-Vento Students with an Unaccompanied Youth status):
This letter only applies to students who do not live with a parent or legal guardian and are requesting financial
assistance for college or university as an independent adult. These letters are usually for students who will graduate
and complete a FAFSA / TAFSA application or students applying for financial aid for child care. Campus Case
Managers, the student or the person helping the student apply for financial aid may request these letters by email
to the McKinney-Vento Counselor, Ana Gonzalez to the following email address: [email protected].
Transportation for school of origin (Grades 1-12 only): If you move, and you want your child to remain in their
current school or home campus to finish the school year, and cannot provide transportation, please contact your
Campus Case Manager. You will need to submit a transportation request to the McKinney-Vento Coordinator. The
McKinney-Vento Coordinator will evaluate the request for approval or disapproval. You will be contacted with a
decision by the Campus Case Manager or the McKinney-Vento Coordinator. The Department of Transportation will
take a week or more to establish a route, please keep in mind that you are responsible for transporting your child
until final notification of approval. Also, note the resignation of transportation:
Note that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to communicate with the PISD Department of Transportation
at (713) 740-0817 before 6:00 am if the student is not going to ride the bus any day. Make sure you state the name
of your child, and that he/she is a McKinney-Vento student, and the bus number. Termination of transportation
will automatically take place if your child fails to ride the bus three times without prior notification to the PISD
Transportation Department. Your cooperation with this matter is very important!
PISD offers the following supplemental services:
Campus Case Managers (CCMs): Your Campus Case Manager is ______________________. He/she will provide
you and your child any information, resources and links to needed services. Your Campus Case Manager will be
monitoring attendance and the academic performance of your child during the school year.
Social Services: Please contact your Campus Case Manager when social services such as vaccinations, vision, dental,
or medical referrals, etc.., are needed.
*Tuition Assistance Voucher: If your child requires financial assistance with initial credit, credit recovery, or needs
to pay fees for academic exams including AP Exams, please notify your child's Campus Case Manager and they will
process the request.
*Netbook Fee Voucher: If your child requires financial assistance for Netbook Fees, please notify your child's
School Counselor and they will process the request. One to One Technology campuses only.
*Tuition Assistance and Netbook Fee Vouchers will be approved based on the availability of funds.
McKinney-Vento identification and McKinney-Vento services end on the last day of the school year.
McKinney-Vento Department 713-740-0216
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Derechos para los estudiantes del programa McKinney-Vento
Basado en la información que usted proporcionó en el Cuestionario de Residencia de
Estudiante (SRQ) completado al tiempo de inscripción en Pasadena ISD, su hijo(a) ha sido identificado(a) y
aprobado(a) para servicios bajo la Ley de McKinney-Vento 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2), conocida también como Título X,
Parte C, de la Ley “Ningún niño se queda atrás.” Nuestro distrito ofrece los siguientes servicios:
De acuerdo con el Acta McKinney-Vento, el Distrito Escolar de Pasadena ofrece los siguientes servicios:
Comida Gratis: Los estudiantes que califiquen en el programa automáticamente recibirán comida gratis en la escuela.
Cartas de asistencia financiera (Estudiantes McKinney-Vento que estén en la preparatoria y que tengan estatus
Unaccompanied Youth): Esta carta sólo es aplicable a los estudiantes que no viven con el padre/madre o tutor legal y
están solicitando asistencia financiera para la universidad o colegio universitario como un joven adulto independiente.
Estas cartas son por lo general para estudiantes que se van a graduar y que llenan la solicitud FAFSA/TAFSA o los alumnos
que solicitan ayuda financiera para cuidado de niños. Administradores de Casos de la Escuela, el estudiante o la persona
ayudando al estudiante a solicitar ayuda financiera puede solicitar estas cartas por correo electrónico a la Consejera del
Programa McKinney-Vento, Ana Gonzalez al siguiente correo electrónico: [email protected].
Transporte para la escuela de origen (School of Origin): (Grados 1-12 solamente) Si se muda, y usted quiere que su
hijo(a) permanezca en su escuela actual o escuela de origen para terminar el año escolar, y no puede proporcionar
transporte, por favor comuníquese con su Administrador(a) de Caso de la Escuela. Usted deberá llenar una solicitud de
transporte que se le entregara a la Coordinadora de McKinney-Vento. Esta persona evaluará la solicitud para su
aprobación o desaprobación. Usted será contactado con una decisión por el Administrador(a) de Caso de la Escuela o el
Coordinador de McKinney-Vento. El Departamento de Transporte se tardará una semana o más para establecer una
ruta, por favor tome en cuenta que usted es responsable del transporte de su hijo(a) hasta la notificación de aprobación
final. Además, tome nota sobre la renuncia de transporte:
Tenga en cuenta que es responsabilidad del padre/tutor/guardián ponerse en comunicación con el Departamento de
Transporte de PISD al (713) 740-0817 antes de las 6:00 a.m. si el estudiante no va a tomar el autobús en cualquier día.
Asegúrese de que usted indique el nombre del/la niño(a), que él/ella es un(a) estudiante McKinney-Vento, y el número de
autobús. La terminación del transporte se llevará a cabo automáticamente si su hijo(a) no viaja en el autobús tres veces sin
notificación previa al Departamento de Transporte de PISD. ¡Su cooperación en este asunto es profundamente importante!
El Distrito Escolar de Pasadena ofrece los siguientes servicios suplementarios:
Adminstrador(a) de Casos de la Escuela (Campus Case Manager):
Su Administrador(a) de Caso de la Escuela es
. Él/ella le proporcionará a usted y su hijo(a)
cualquier información, recursos y enlaces a servicios según sea necesario. Su Administrador(a) de Casos de la Escuela
también estará vigilando asistencia y el rendimiento académico de su hijo(a) durante el año escolar.
Servicios sociales: Por favor comuníquese con su Administrador(a) de Caso de la Escuela cuando servicios sociales
tales como vacunas, visión, dental, o referencias médicas, etc., son necesarios.
*Vale para ayuda de matrícula: Si su hijo(a) necesita ayuda financiera para crédito inicial, recuperación de crédito, o
necesita pagar cuotas para exámenes académicos incluyendo exámenes para cursos avanzados (AP Exam), por favor
notifique al Campus Case Manager de su hijo(a) y ellos llenaran la solicitud.
*Vale para ayuda con el costo de la tableta: Si su hijo(a) necesita ayuda financiera para pagar el costo de la
tableta para la escuela, por favor notifique al Campus Case Manager de su hijo(a) y ellos llenaran la solicitud.
*Los vales de ayuda para matricula y costo de tableta serán aprobados según la disponibilidad de
fondos.
Identificación en el Programa McKinney-Vento y servicios proporcionados por medio del
Programa McKinney-Vento terminaran el ultimo día escolar.
Departamento McKinney-Vento 713-740-0216
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SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC
SERVICES OFFERED BY:
PASADENA ISD –
McKINNEY-VENTO PROGRAM
Servicios Académicos ofrecidos por:
Pasadena ISD –
Programa McKinney-Vento
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YEAR AT A GLANCE
2016 - 2017
McKinney-Vento Program
Supplemental Student Academic Services
STAARBURST Saturday Tutorials for McKinney-Vento Program students in grades 3 – High School
Hosted at San Jacinto College (tentative location). 9:30 am – 2:30 pm (5 hours)
Transportation and lunch to be provided.
 Fall Semester: Saturday, November 5 & 12, and December 3 & 10
(4 Saturdays – 20 hours of Academic Tutoring)
In order for a student to be nominated to receive a Thanksgiving basket and a Christmas
gift, he/she MUST attend Saturday STAARBURST Tutorials.

Spring Semester: Saturday, March 25, and April 1, 8, 22, & 29
(5 Saturdays – 25 hours of Academic Tutoring)
In order for a student to be nominated to receive a Spring Break food basket and school
shoes, he/she MUST attend Saturday STAARBURST Tutorials.
Middle School Leadership Conference – Facilitated by High School AVID Teacher during STAARBURST
Saturday Tutorials (breakout sessions) - November 5 and 12
Topics of discussion:
Leadership skills, study skills, homework skills, time management, among other AVID lessons
Senior Project Graduation/Post-Secondary Planning – Facilitated by McKinney-Vento Program during
STAARBURST Saturday Tutorials – 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
December 3, 2016, March 25. 2017, and April 1, 2017
Review academic plans and ranking with students, SAT/Act testing information, College and
University application deadlines, and FAFSA/TASFA application deadline
CTE (Career & Technical Education) “Senior Next Step” – Facilitated by McKinney-Vento Program
during STAARBURST Saturday Tutorials – April 8, 2017 – 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Explore career options within Maritime, Apprentice Work Programs, San Jacinto College Certifications,
Petrochemical/ EHCMA (East Harris County Manufacturers Association)
Summer STEM Camps for McKinney-Vento Program students ages 12 – 18 that are promoted to the next
grade level (students that do not have to attend summer school)
Hosted at San Jacinto College. June 5 – 22 (Monday-Thursday) 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (7 hours)
Transportation and snacks to be provided.
*Community Partners to provide lunch.
 Students ages 12 - 14 – Water-bots and Blast Off Camp - Beginner Level
 Students ages 15 - 18 – Water-bots and Blast Off Camp - Intermediate Level
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Special Events Calendar
2016-2017
PISD Special Programs
McKinney-Vento Program
713-740-0216 or 281-520-0338 cell
-Continue to stay on top
of your grades!
-Saturday STAARBURST
Tutoring start in
November!
-January 10:
3rd Annual Parent
Conference
-Saturday STAARBURST
Tutoring will resume in
March!
-In order to a student to
be nominated to receive a
Thanksgiving basket and
a Christmas gift, he/she
MUST attend Saturday
STAARBURST Tutorials in
November and
December.
- November 5 and 12:
STAARBURST Tutorials
- December 3 and 10:
STAARBURST Tutorials
- November 5 and 12:
Middle School Leadership
Camp
- December 3:
Senior Project Graduation
- In order for a student to
be nominated to receive a
Spring Break food basket
and school shoes, he/she
MUST attend Saturday
STAARBURST Tutorials in
March and April.
-March 25:
STAARBURST Tutorials
-April 1, 8, 22, and 29:
STAARBURST Tutorials
-April 1:
-March 25:
Senior Project Graduation
Senior Project Graduation -April 8:
Senior Next Step – Career
& Technical Education
-April 22:
District Health Fair
Summer Camps for McKinney-Vento students that are promoted to the next grade level will be held from June 5th
to June 22nd (ages 12 – 18 only).
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Saturday STAARBURST Tutorials
(Migrant and McKinney-Vento Program Students only)
The Migrant and McKinney-Vento Programs are proud to announce that they will be hosting
Saturday Tutorials. The focus of STAARBURST Tutorials is to provide additional academic
support to prepare students for the STAAR Tests and End of Course (High School) Tests.
Please turn in your registration form to your Campus Case Manager.
STAARBURST Tutorials will be facilitated during the Fall and Spring semesters:
Fall Semester: November 5 and 12, & December 3 and 10
Spring Semester: March 5, & April 1, 8, 22, and 29
(No STAARBURST on April 15 – Holiday weekend)
Class Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Location and Bus Route information will be listed on Award Letter.
Transportation and Lunch will be provided!!!!!
Inquiries:
Ana Gonzalez
McKinney-Vento and
Migrant Counselor
281-520-0338
Migrant Department
713-740-0050
McKinney-Vento
Department
713-740-0216
Los Programas Migrante y McKinney-Vento están orgullosos de anunciar que estarán
ofreciendo Tutorías los Sábados. El enfoque de las Tutorías STAARBURST es proporcionar apoyo
académico. Los estudiantes recibirán apoyo suplemental para estar preparados para los
exámenes STAAR y Exámenes de Fin de Curso de la preparatoria (High School). Por favor llene
y entregue la forma de registración a el/la Campus Case Manager.
Las Tutorías STAARBURST se ofrecerán durante los dos semestres:
Semestre de Otoño: Noviembre 5 y 12, & Diciembre 3 y 10
Semestre de Primavera: Marzo 5, & Abril 1, 8, 22, y 29
(No habrá Tutorías STAARBURST el 15 de Abril – Fin de semana vacacional)
Horario: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Información de donde se llevaran a cabo las tutorías y ruta de transporte se mandaran en la carta de aceptación.
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Saturday
College, FAFSA, Scholarship & Tech. Career Assistance
McKinney-Vento and
Migrant Program
- December 3, 2016
- March 25, 2017
- April 1, 2017
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Senior Project Graduation
Class 2017
Free assistance with completing your
on-line application for:
 College
 FAFSA/TAFSA
 Scholarships
 Career & Technical Education
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Location: to be listed on award letter
Contact Number:
Ana Gonzalez
McKinney-Vento and Migrant Counselor
[email protected]
281-520-0338
Call, text or e-mail to make an appointment.
Include your name and Student ID number.
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PASADENA ISD – SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
Summer Camp 2017 – Aerospace Academy
Migrant and McKinney-Vento Programs
The Aerospace Academy enriches its community
through collaborative efforts with education,
industry, government, economic development and
community groups to advance Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and
career development. For the past 10 years, the
Aerospace Academy has partnered with NASAJohnson Space Center’s Office of Education on
various human space exploration and STEM-related
education and training projects serving students,
parents, teachers, and industry partners.
Migrant and McKinney-Vento students can be eligible to receive a Summer Camp Scholarship to
attend the Aerospace Academy hosted at San Jacinto College – Central Campus.
Student qualifications:
- Student must be between the ages of 12 and 17 (student must be 12 years old by June 5)
- Student must pass the 2016-2017 school-year
- Student must be a US Citizen (requirement by Texas Workforce Commission Grant)
During the week of June 5 - 22 students will participate in the following 2 camps:
9 am – 4:30 pm
WATER-BOT
What does it take to
make robotics work
underwater?
This is what students
will learn and explore
at Water-Bot Camp.
They will test their skills in electronics,
soldering and robotic construction.
BLAST OFF!
Students will discover
the modern history of
rocketry and learn the
concepts of basic rocket
design and purpose of
these vehicles. Students will learn
hands-on by building and launching
their own model rocket.
The Migrant and McKinney-Vento Programs will provide the following to students that are awarded
the Aerospace Academy Scholarship:
- Transportation (Transportation bus schedule to be sent with Summer Camp Award Letter)
- Breakfast, lunch and snack
- PISD Chaperone
McKinney-Vento Program
713-740-0216
Ana Gonzalez
McKinney-Vento and
Migrant Counselor
281-520-0338 cell
Migrant Program
713-740-0050
713-740-0210
Keep this form for your records. Registration form will be provided during
Spring Saturday STAARBURST Tutorials.
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Contact information:
Ruby Salinas Marroquin
Coordinator of Special Projects
713-740-0249
Parent Engagement and Community Events 2016 – 2017 School Year
Basic Computer Classes – Clases de Computación Básica - Spanish only offered by Superate Y Triunfa
Classes to begin September 12 at 8:30 am 1515 Cherrybrook Ln. Administration Building – Portables A & B
Digital Literacy in English only offered by San Jacinto College
Classes to begin October 17 (location/date/time-to be disclosed)
English Parent Advisory Council (PAC) – Meetings & Workshops
-August 31 – PAC Meeting- 9:00 am at Orozco Center RM 301
-September 7 - Parent Advisory Councils’ Meet & Greet – at 9:00 – 11:00 am at College & Career Readiness Center; 1846
E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503
-September 21 - Workshop “Helping My Student: Testing Skills & Homework” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the College & Career
Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-October 19 - Workshop “Bullying & Discipline” –9:00 - 10:30 am at College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam
Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503- PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30am
-November 9 - Workshop “Personal Finance” 9 - 10:30 am at the Orozco 401 A/B - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30am
-December 14 - Parent Advisory Councils’ Meeting – at 9:00 – 11:00 am at the College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E.
Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503
-February 8 - Workshop “Higher Education Information” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the College & Career Readiness Center;
1846 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-March 1 - Workshop “Internet Safety” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam Houston
Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-May 24 - Workshop “Summer Activities” – 9:00-10:30 am at Location to be disclosed - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
Concilio de Padres - Spanish Parent Advisory Council (PAC) – Taller de Padres y Reunión del Concilio de Padres
-August 24 – PAC Meeting- 9:00 am at Orozco Center RM 301
-September 7 - Parent Advisory Councils’ Meet & Greet –at 9:00 – 11:00 am at the College & Career Readiness Center;
1846 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503
-September 28 – Taller de Padres “Ayudando a mi alumno: Destrezas para los Exámenes y Tareas” – 9 - 10:30 am at the
College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-October 26 - Taller “La Intimidación y Disciplina” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E.
Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-November 16 - Taller “Finanzas Personales” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the Orozco 401 A/B - PAC Meeting 10:30-11:30 am
-December 14 - Parent Advisory Councils’ Meeting – at 9:00 – 11:00 am at the College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E.
Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503
-February 15 - Taller “Información de la Educación después de la Preparatoria” – 9:00 - 10:30 am at the College & Career
Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
-March 8 - Taller “Seguridad de Internet” – 9:00 -10:30 am at the College & Career Readiness Center; 1846 E. Sam
Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503 - PAC Meeting 10:30 -11:30 am
-May 24 - Taller “Actividades de Verano” – 9:00 - 10:30 am Location to be disclosed - PAC Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 am
3rd Annual Parent Conference – Taller de Padres January 10, 2017 - San Jacinto College - 9:00 am
Community Partnership Forum – February 28, 2017 – Location and time to be disclosed
District Health Fair – Feria de la Salud April 22, 2017 – Location to be disclosed – 9:00 am
Back to School Fair – Feria de Regreso a Clases 2017 July 29, 2017 at Location to be disclosed – 9:00 am
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Families are also encouraged to call the United Way Help Line
for an up to date listing of resources. Call 211
Recursos Comunitarios
(Si usted necesita estos Recursos Comunitarios en Español
favor de llamar al 713-740-0216 para pedir una copia en Español).
Se le recomienda que llame a la Línea de Ayuda United Way para recibir un
enlistado más reciente. Llame al 211
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Shelters (Albergues)
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
3811 Allen-Genoa Rd. Pasadena, TX 77504, 713-472-0753 Main Number / 713-473-2801 Hotline
Information and referral Hotline (24 hours). Population Served-Battered Women, Children and families,
Single Women, survivors of Family and Sexual Violence. Services available for Non-Residential clients.
Assessments with Caseworkers are available on a walk in basis Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
If evening appointment is needed please call 713-472-0753. Spanish speaking staff also available.
Sarah’s House
711 Perla Rd. Pasadena, TX 77502, 713-475-1480
Assistance with food, shelter, and basic necessities for residents.
Catholic Charities/Villa Guadalupe
326 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77003, 713-351-6926
(Population served- Single Women and Women with no more than 3 small children)
Monday – Friday 9:00-3:00
Center of Empowerment
5609 E. Mount Houston, TX 77051, 281-449-0994
(Population served to all, emergency and transitional shelter)
Coalition for the Homeless
811 Dallas #821, Houston, TX 77002, 713-227-4900
Information on shelter, assistance programs, specialized housing and licensed care homes.
Covenant House
1111 Lovett Blvd. Houston, TX 77051, 713-523-2231
Emergency Youth Shelter
Intake Hours 8:00a.m.-8:30p.m. (Everyday)
(Population served- Men and Women and Pregnant Teens)
Covenant House Crisis Line- 1-800-999-9999
Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center
101 Main, Humble, TX 77338, 281-446-2615
Provide Shelter and services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Bethel Home for Women
1721 Ronson Rd. Houston, TX 77055, 281-354-4482
Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing for women who are homeless or faced with a crisis situation.
Fort Bend Women’s Center
P.O.BOX 183 Richmond, TX 77406, 281-342-4357
Population served- Battered Men and Women, children)
Fort Bend Family Promise
1424 FM 1092 Missouri City, 281- 403-3923
Gracewood – (Transitional Shelter)
7511 Wanda Ln., Houston, TX 77074 713- 988-9757 (Population served- single women and women
with children). Monday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. $50 per month program fee
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Shelters (Albergues) continued
Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
1101 Taft, Houston, TX 77030 713-942-1400
Assist Homeless families with housing needs, individual and family counseling, and bus tokens for
transportation. Must go through Communities in Schools program at the school.
Harmony House
602 Girard Houston, TX 77007, 713-223-8104
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults
6425 Chimney Rock Houston, TX 77081, 713-664-5701 Emergency Children Shelter
Harris County Social Services (Call for an appointment)
Main Office 713-696-7900
Downtown 1310 Prairie #1001 (8:00a.m. -4:30 p.m., M-F) 713-755-4251
Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, emergency shelter, medical and transportation.
Hispanic Housing and Education Corporation
5851 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77057, 713-349-0991
Low income housing units and educational opportunity in Houston
Housing Authority of Houston Information Line 713-260-0600
2640 Fountainview, Suite 230 Call for Required Documentation 713-260-0701
Applications accepted 8:00-4:00pm Mon-Wed and Friday 8:00-12:00pm
(Waiting List) http://www.hach.org/
Houston Area Women Center
1010 Waugh Houston, TX 77019, 713-240-3229
Shelter and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence
HUD- Department of Housing & Urban Development
1301 Fannin, Suite 2200, 713-718-3146
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
3217 Montrose Houston, TX 77006, 713-552-3955
Temporary Housing for refugees migrating to Houston
Kinder Emergency Shelter – Harris County Protective Services
6300 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77081, 713-295-2700 Ages: 12-17 years old
Mission of Yaweh (Metro 36)
10247 Algiers Rd., Houston, TX 77041, 713-466-4785 Emergency Shelter for Women and Children
New Hope Housing
320 Hamilton Houston, TX 77002. Downtown Houston low income single room units
Northwest Assistance Ministries
1555 Kuykendahl Rd. Houston, TX 77090, 281-855-4575
Long-term emergency (3Mo) shelters for homeless families (only).
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Shelters (Albergues) continued
Salvation Army Family Residence–Midtown (Metro 80, 131, 40, 85, 36, 30)
1603 McGowen Houston, TX 77004, 713-650-6530 Emergency Shelter for Families
Search Resource Center
2505 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002, 713-739-7752
Full facility day shelter, M-F only. Lunch, showers, laundry, dentist, HIV counseling, telephones, and
mailing address and voice mail for job leads provided. Gold Card services on Wed. and Fri. Bus tokens
for those with a job. Referrals for ID and clothing.
SHED
3939 North Freeway Houston, TX 77022, 713-692-0141
Operate 120 unit permanent homeless housing complex
Star of Hope Women and Family Center (Metro3, 48)
419 Dowling Houston, TX 77003, 713-222-2220
Transitional living center for women and families. Apartments for 66 families and apartments for 45
single women are available.
St. Vincent de Paul – Vincentian Services Center
6654 Gulf Freeway 77087, 713-862-2605
Ask for Social Service Program: Vouchers Provided, Tue-Fri 10:00–5:00pm
Financial, clothing, housing and furniture.
Sweet Home for the Homeless
4440 Bennington St. Houston, TX 77016, 713-633-3466
Transitional permanent housing for parolees.
U.S. Veterans Initiative at Midtown
4640 Main St. Suite #213 Houston, TX 77002, 832-203-1626
Transitional housing for homeless families.
Villa Guadalupe/Catholic of the Archdiocese Galveston-Houston
2900 Louisiana St. –Midtown, Houston, TX 77006, 713-526-4611, Intake-713-237-5989
(Population served- Women with children – Transitional Shelter)
Wellsprings http://www.wellspringsinc.org
PO Box 66463, Houston, TX 77266-6463
A house for 8 homeless women primarily 30-50 (some programs accept children), who are in need due to
abuse, divorce or job loss. Education planning offered. Apartment program for women and children.
Yahwheh’s House of Houston
P. O. Box 96667 Houston, TX 77213, 281-608-6440
Population served- Women and children- (emergency shelter)
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Food Pantries (Dispensario de Comida)
United Way Help Line: 713-957-HELP (4357) or 211
Neighborhood Centers – Cleveland-Ripley– Pasadena
720 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 713-944-9186
Food Pantry – First Tuesday of the month. Must bring ID and food basket to carry food items.
A variety of programs to provide emergency assistance to families. Includes emergency food pantry
programs for childcare, youth and services for senior citizens.
Neighborhood Centers – Ripley House - Houston
4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011, 713-315-6400
Food Pantry – Last Thursday of the month
A variety of programs to provide emergency assistance to families. Includes emergency food pantry
programs for childcare, youth and services for senior citizens.
Salvation Army – Serves all Harris County
2732 Cherrybrook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502, 713-378-0020
Food vouchers are issued according to family size.
Southeast Area Ministries
2102 Houston Blvd. (Highway 3), South Houston, TX 77587, 713-944-0093
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am open – service the first 25 families
Food Bank, clothing and financial assistance (only Mondays for financial assistance). Must bring photo
ID. Serves 77017, 77034, 77061, 77087, 77089, 77075, 77587, and 77598.
CT Church/ Project Houston CDC
713-944-4815
Free Fair (May and October), Food Fair – Call church for rotating schedule information.
Anchor House
1200 West Dallas 713-652-0847
Bear Creek Assistance Ministries
16209 Keith Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX 77084, 281-855-0014
House of Amos (Alief)
8030 Boone Rd. Houston, TX 77002, 281-495-9061
Food Pantry, Saturday sack lunches. http://houseoffamos.com
Houston Outreach
922 Fisher, 713-812-1741 Monday- Friday 9:00-12:00 pm - Clothing Only
Loaves and Fishes
2009 Congress St. (Downtown), 713-224-1373
Provides a hot meal on Tuesday-Sunday from 11:45- until food runs out. Closed on Monday
Mission Bells Food Pantry (Alief) Westminster Presbyterian Church
14700 Bellaire Houston, TX 77083, 281-530-1675
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Wednesday night 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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Food Pantries (Dispensario de Comida) continued
My Brother’s Keeper Outreach (Alief)
12713 A Bissonet St., Houston, TX 77099, 281-498-9933
Gethsemane Methodist Church (Alief)
6856 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77074, 713-774-7693
Monday 10:00 – 1:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 – 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00- 1:00 pm
Gulf Coast Community Services Association www.gccsa.org
9320 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054, 713-393-4700
Emergency Aid Coalition (South Main)
5401 Fannin St. 713-528-3663
Sack Lunch program Monday – Friday 11:00 – 1:00 pm, Sunday 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Clothing Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:00 (Need ID)
St. Vincent de Paul
713-741-8234
Ask for Social Service Program, Monday- Friday 8:00 – 4:00 pm
Financial, clothing, housing, Shelter, Pantry and furniture.
Windsor Village Methodist Church
713-551-8792
West Houston Assistance Ministries www.Whamministries.org
10501 Meadowglen Ln. Houston, TX 77042, 713-977-9942
Food Pantry, Clothing Voucher, Job Search, Transportation, bus passes, Medical and Dental Assistance,
Eye glasses/Exam, ESL Classes, Holiday Adopt A Family/Toy Drive.
Westside Social Services
1315 S. Dairy Ashford, 713-589-0130
Food Pantry, Job Search, Resume Assistance, ESL Classes.
Food Pantry Hours
Monday- Thursday 9:00 – 1200 and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday evenings only 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Catholic Charities
326 South Jensen, Houston, TX 77003
8:30 – 11:00, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm
Food Pantry (Need ID) serves all zip codes.
Catholic Charities – Downtown
2900 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77006, 713-526-4611 Fax 713-526-1546
Immigration Services regarding Citizenship- Free Sessions for Consultation.
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Department of Human Services
Application Information
Apply for SNAP/Food Stamps
YOU CAN PRINT APPLICATIONS ONLINE @
www.yourtexasbenefit.com
“New ways to apply: Fax, mail or visit Houston Food Banks to fill out application.”
Fax # 1-877-447-2839 (Food Stamps) Fax# 1-877-542-5951 (CHIPS)
TO APPLY FOR EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS ASSISTANCE APPLY IN PERSON AT
YOUR LOCAL OFFICE. PLEASE BE ADVISED DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE BY ZIPCODES.
Food Stamps
Information Line: 211
Services are provided by zip code. Contact information number is provided if you are not sure of the
location.
Things to bring to the office to APPLY FOR Emergency Food Stamps:
School ID or State ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence or a Letter from a Shelter.
To APPLY FOR TANF: You will need Birth Certificates of each child, ID, Social Security
Card, Proof of Residence or a Letter from a Shelter.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/programs/tanf
Employed Applicants must provide most recent check stubs for Food Stamps.
*Please check for your zip code
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 – 5:00 PM
2702 Cherrybrook Ln. Pasadena, TX 77502, 713-947-8130
Zip codes serviced: 77506, 77501, 77503, and 77502
10060 Fuqua Houston, TX 77089, 713-946-6861
Zip codes serviced: 77034, 77058, 77059, 77061, 77062, 77075, 77089, 77209, 77504,
77505, 77507, and 77589
2120 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX 77023
Zip codes serviced: 7703, 7706 77011, 77012, 77014, 77019, 77020, 77023, and 77087
6118 Scott, Houston, TX 77021
Zip codes serviced: 77001, 77002, 77004, 77005, 77021, 77025, 77030, 77033, 77046,
77051, 77052, 77081, 77401, and 77402
La Porte 1003 South Broadway
Zip codes serviced: 77536, 77571, and 77586
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Department of Human Services
Qualifications for SNAP Benefits/Food Stamps
In order to qualify for the food stamp program you must meet certain guidelines, these
guidelines have to do with your income, your assets and the size of your household.
Maximum gross and net monthly income limits
Household size Gross monthly income Net monthly income
Household size
1
2
3
4
Gross monthly
income/ Net
monthly income
$1127/ $867
$1517/ $1167
$1907/ $1467
$2297/ $1767
Household size
5
6
7
8
Gross monthly
income/ Net
monthly income
$2687/ $2067
$3077/ $2367
$3467/ $2667
$3857/ $2967
Each additional member + $390 + $300
Besides your income you must also be a legal US citizen or resident there are some exceptions regarding
immigrants who have been in the US for at least five years and fall on their one of the following
categories.
*lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
*refugee admitted under section 207 of the INA,
*granted asylum under section 208 of the INA,
*paroled under section 212(d)(5) of the INA for at least one year,
*deportation withheld under 243(h) or 241(b)(3) of the INA in effect prior to April 1, 1997,
*granted conditional entry under 203(a)(7) in effect prior to 4/1/80,
*Cuban/Haitian entrant as defined in 501€ OF THE Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, or
*immigrant, parent, or child of an immigrant who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the
U.S. by a spouse, parent, or by a member of the spouse or parent’s family residing in the same EU as the
immigrant at the time of the abuse. There must be a substantial connection between the battery or extreme
cruelty and the need for food stamp benefits and the individual must not reside in the same household as
the abuser. In order to qualify you also have to have assets no greater than the amount set, households
with a disabled member or a member age 60 or older may have up to $2,000. Once you have reviewed the
criteria and have made a decision that you believe that you qualify you are ready for the next step which is
to fill out an application.
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Department of Human Services
Application Process
The individuals in your household that count as household members are
ξ Spouses
ξ Parents
ξ Children under 22 years old
ξ Children, except foster children, under age 18 who are under the parental control of a person other than
their parents who is exercising parental control. For example, grandparents may apply for grandchildren
in their care, even if they do not have “legal” custody. The application should take you about 20 minutes.
It is important that you fill out the application as fully as possible. Once you are done with your
application you should return it to your local Food Stamp office.
What happens next?
Once your application is submitted it will be reviewed by a caseworker who will then determine if more
information is required from you.
The amount that you are approved for will be based on the size of your household and your income
and expenses. The amount that you receive can be anywhere from $200 - $1200. If you would like
more information and free updates regarding the food stamp process just sign up on this site.
SNAP BENEFITS HOUSEHOLD SIZE PER AMOUNT
Maximum SNAP Benefits by Household Size
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Each Additional Person
Maximum Monthly
Benefits, FY 13
$200
$ 367
$526
$668
$793
$952
$1,052
Average Monthly
Benefit, FY13
$159
$282
$412
$508
$601
$701
$812
$150
Source: Maximum Benefit is from USDA, “FY 2013 Allotments and Deduction Information” Average Benefit is
from FY 2011 SNAP Quality Control Household Characteristics data, inflated to FY 2013.
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Rental/ Utility Assistance
(Asistencia con renta y servicios)
Catholic Charities 713-526-4611 326 South Jensen, Houston, TX 77003
Christian Community Center 713-871-9741 3434 Branard Houston, TX 77027
(Mortgage Bill, Rent, Utility Bill, ID are required)
Christian Rescue Motion 713-659-7750 (All zip codes, rent, utilities, food and clothing)
Community of Streets Outreach 713-526-0311 3401 Fannin, Houston, TX 77004 By appointment only
Guadalupe Center 713-227-9981 326 South Jensen Dr., (Rent, Mortgage and Utilities)
Gulf Coast Community Center 713-393-4700 Main, 713-692-1046
(Mortgages, rent, utilities) 9320 Kirby Dr. 77054, www.gccsa.org
Harris County Social Services 713-696-7900 1310 Prairie, Suite 1000 or 9418 Jensen Drive
(Emergency assistance rent, utilities) *Call for an appointment M-F 8-5 pm
Houston Urban League 713-759-9400 (Mortgage, rent) (Senior and Disabled)
Memorial Assistance Ministries 713-574-7533 1625 Blalock, Houston, TX 77080
Call Tuesday or Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for apt.
My Brother’s Keeper Outreach Center (Alief) 281-498-9933 12713A Bissonnet St., Houston,
MANNA 713-682-7556
Ministry Assistance of the Near Northwest Alliance (Intake Procedure- The 1st 12 people in line are
serviced, Monday – 9:30 – 11:30) 2101 West 34th St. 77018 (Vacate or Disconnection Notice, ID, SS card)
ST. Vincent De Paul 713-741-8234 2403 Holcombe Blvd. 7702, Monday- Friday 9:00 – 5:00 pm
ST. John Matyr Social Ministry (Alief) 281-556-6882 13350 Ashford Point Dr, M, W, F 10am – 1pm
(Utility must be less than $250 and Rent must owe 1 month only. Must have a disconnection notice)
The Salvation Army 713-378-0020 2732 Cherrybrook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502
(Rent, Mortgage, Water Bill – Need 2 Forms of ID) Call for an appointment
Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church 713-747-7101 (Rent and utilities All zip codes)
(Each client is required to make a payment on bill before calling)
West Houston Assistance Ministries 713-977-9942 10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042
(Service the following zip codes: 77042, 77057, 77063, 77077 and 77082)
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Personal Identification
(Identification Personal)
Birth Certificate for Texas

City of Pasadena – Health Department – Vital Statistics
1114 Davis, Pasadena, TX 77501
713-475-5593

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 Court
16715 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084
281-859-0685
Community of the Streets Outreach
3401 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77004
713-526-0311
Provide full subsidized financial assistance for individuals who are homeless or disadvantaged with
obtaining their state identification and /or birth certificates to remove the barrier of accessing emergency
shelters, transitional housing programs and other social service providers.
OPERATION ID 5100 Travis St. 281-833-3508
ID Assistance Vouchers
Social Security Administration – Pasadena
3300 Watters Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504
800-772-1213
If your card is lost or stolen, fill out form to receive up to 10 replacement cards free of charge.
(Identification is required – School ID, school record or birth certificate).
Texas Department of Public Safety
State ID / Driver’s License
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2783 Red Bluff Rd. #100, Pasadena, TX 77503
713-473-3232
111 Tristar Dr. Webster, TX 77598
281-486-8242
9206 Winkler Dr., Houston, TX 77017
713-943-0631
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Housing Resources
(Recursos de Vivienda)
City of Pasadena – Housing Program Office
1114 Davis, Pasadena, TX 77506
713-475-5544 – Fax 713-477-3819 – TTY 1-800-735-2989
Houston Housing Authority
2640 Fountainview Suite 230
713-260-0500 / 713-260-0700
APPLY ONLINE or to Check Lottery Number Status log on to:
www.housingforhouston.com
Public Housing / Section 8
The HHA office accepts applications in person Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or by fax at
713-260-0820
Applications can also be mailed to you by contacting 713-260-0701
City of Houston Housing (Sec.8)
713-260-0600
Harris County Housing Authority www.hchatexas.org
8933 Interchange Dr. 77054 (Between Kirby & Buffalo Speedway)
713-578-2100 – Fax 713-669-4594
Harris County Housing Resources Center – 24 Hours / 7 days a week www.hrc.hctx.net
713-578-2055 – Press 5 and Press 2. Provide Zip Code.
Locate affordable housing, emergency shelter, home repair and down payment assistance for purchasing a
home for Harris County Residents.
Texas Housing Authorities: Must call to make an appointment
Grapeland, TX
936-687-4767
Corrigan, TX
936-398-5351
Centerville, TX
903-536-2378
Timpson, TX
936-254-2378
Alto, TX
936-858-4921
Woodsville, TX
409-283-3628
Kirbyville, TX
409-423-4751
Crocket, TX
936-544-2057
Franklin, TX
979-828-5246
Public Housing Assistance – with short waiting list.
Applicant would have to apply and go to Texas Housing Authority office, once awarded housing they can
use it in the Houston/ Pasadena area.
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Pasadena area Health Resources (Recursos de Salud)
Pasadena Health Center www.pasadenahealthcenter.com
908 Southmore Ave. Ste 100 Pasadena, TX 77502
Monday 8:30 – 6:30 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:30 – 5:00 pm
Counseling by appointment and OB Consultation by appointment
Medical: 713-554-1091
Dental: 713-554-0510
Fax: 713-554-1096
Services offered: Behavioral Health, Community Health, Complementary Medicine, Dental Services,
Diabetes, Diagnostic Services, Family Health, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Hypertension Immunization,
Pharmacy, Pregnancy, Primary Health Care, Substance Abuse and Women’s Health.
Strawberry Health Center
927 E. Shaw Rd. Pasadena, TX 77506
713-982-5900 Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 pm
For appointment: 713-526-4243
Services offered: Primary and specialty care, Mental and behavioral health, Adult weight management,
and Cancer Care.
Pasadena – Southeast Health Clinic WIC – 713-407-5800
3737 Red Bluff, Pasadena, TX 77503
Open Monday - Saturday
Harris Health Clinic:
Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center – 713-873-6300
3925 Burke, Pasadena, TX 77502
HOPE CLINIC
7001 Corporate Drive, Suite 120
713-773-0803
Open 7 days a week - Walk In’s Accepted
Monday – Thursday 8 am – 9 pm, Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am- 4 pm
Services offered: Primary Care Services, Well Woman Exams, Immunizations, Pap Smears, Prenatal
Care, Eye Exams, Prenatal Classes, Family Planning, and Case Management
BAYLOR TEEN CLINIC Ben Taub Clinic
1504 Taub Loop (Medical Center) Houston, TX 77030
713-873-3601 Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Serves Females ages 13-21 and Males ages 13-25
Services are free for teens. Immunizations, Physical exams, STD tests and prenatal care services are
available. Referrals provided for job training and employment. Counseling services are also provided.
Teen health clinic, Mentor for Mom’s Lend/Lease program provides car seats for Teen parents.
Nurse Family Partnership Program – will visit the home of the student for teen education,
counseling on health, parenting classes.
For more information 713-876-5652
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Counseling/ Crisis Intervention
(Consejería/Intervención de Crisis)
CAL FARLEY’S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
832-314-9030
10497 Town and Country Way # 440
Houston, TX 77024
www.calfarley.org
In home support, supportive counseling, case management, skills
training for parents and children, parenting education, advocacy
services
BO’S PLACE
713-942-8339
10050 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77054
bosplace.org
Children and youth services, counseling, mental health, family
involvement, grief and bereavement support
GATEWAY TO CARE
713-785-3077
3611 Ennis
Houston, TX 77004
www.gatewaytocare.org
Children and youth services, counseling, and other services
COVENANT HOUSE
713-523-2231
1-800-999-9999 Information and
referral crisis hotline
1111 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
www.Covenanthousetexas.org
Outreach services, teen parenting, crisis shelter, vocational
educational training, free healthcare, counseling to families in the
community, mental health and substance abuse support, peer
education
DEPELCHIN CHILDREN’S CENTER
713-730-2335
www.depelchin.org
Children and youth services, counseling, mental health, parental/
family involvement.
PROJECT JOY & HOPE
713-944-6569
3219 Burke Rd Suite B-1
Pasadena, TX 77504
Project Joy and Hope provides supportive care services to
seriously ill children and their families
THE BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC.
3811 Allen Genoa Road
Pasadena, TX 77504
713-472-0753 – 713-473-2801 Hotline
www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
The Bridge provides access to critical services for those in crisis
situations, particularly those who have been affected by domestic
violence, sexual assault or homeless situations.
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