Health. We know that experiencing multiple traumatic childhood events – being removed from family – and toxic stress are determinants of lifelong disparities in physical and mental health. Access to high-quality, trauma-informed, integrated health care is critical.
(Learn more about Dell Children’s programs here)

• Comprehensive, child-focused healthcare services.
• Simply Safety Store sells affordable safety gear – from car seats and
  life jackets to portable cribs, childproof locks, bike helmets and more!
• Financial assistance/sliding scale available on car seats.

Health. We know that children of parents with substance abuse disorders are 3 times more likely to be abused and 4 times
more likely to be neglected, making a holistic approach to treatment and recovery options
that incorporate family services essential. (Learn more about Phoenix House here.)

• Residential drug/alcohol and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services for boys and
  girls ages 13-17.
• Outpatient treatment with individual, group and family counseling for teens struggling with
  drug/alcohol abuse.

Health. We know child maltreatment is linked to higher Body Mass Index (BMI), smoking and other health risks.
(Learn more about Austin area YMCA’s here.)

• Nine locations across the Austin metro area offering sports, camps, childcare, community
  education and more.
• Foster families are eligible to apply for financial assistance (based on individual locations).
• Join their team! The Y is hiring, with lots of flexible part-time opportunities!

We know that foster care placement is 34 times higher for families experiencing homelessness than the general population of same aged children. We know that more than 1 in 5 youth who age out of foster care will become homeless after 18. 

Safety. Foundation Communities provides:
(Learn more about Foundation Communities here.)

• Safe, affordable housing for families for individuals and at-risk/homeless families.
• Case management and supports in the areas of education, financial stability and health.
• A limited number of apartments for youth aging out of the foster care system in Upbring’s BeREAL program.