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Harris County Resources publishes new annual report. “The Power of Connection”

Oct 28, 2024
We are pleased to present the annual report of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, reflecting our accomplishments over the past year and our ongoing commitment to serving our community. This year's report is themed the "Power of Connection" – a fitting tribute to the essential connections we strive to foster between the vulnerable population we serve and the resources they need to thrive.

Whether it's navigating life's challenges or facing unexpected crises, connections to family, community, or a support system is vital for our well-being and resilience. For nearly six decades, we have been dedicated to connecting those in need to the resources and supports that are key to achieving positive outcomes and shaping brighter futures. The annual report includes current program information, 2022-2023 statistics, and key accomplishments. To read, click on image below.

HAY Center Launches Legal Navigation Program Aimed At Helping Former Foster Youth Overcome Housing and Employment Challenges

May 19, 2022

The HAY Center, a private/public program of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to fund a new legal navigation pilot program. The support from the Texas Bar Foundation will provide former foster youth, agers18-25, with the help they need to overcome some of the legal challenges they face when they age out of the system. A legal navigator will begin assisting these young adults by helping them resolve their pending legal issues that often present barriers to their housing and employment. This legal navigation service will also develop a best practice model that will be included in the life skills classes provided to foster youth at The HAY Center. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $24 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation's largest charitably-funded bar foundation.

Every year approximately 200 foster youth in Harris County age out or emancipate from the foster care system when they turn 18 years of age. Without the help of the HAY Center, many of these youth are more susceptible to homelessness, unemployment or even incarceration. The HAY Center provides services to current and former foster youth in the Houston area, including training, mentorship, educational services, employment opportunities, parenting classes and more. With the help of partners, donors and volunteers, the HAY Center is able to provide services to more than 1,400 foster youth each year and empower them to be successful productive adults.

For more information about The HAY Center or ways to get involved visit https://www.haycenter.org/