Request for approval of a partnership agreement with the Collective Action for Youth to host an interactive, educational field trip to Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park located in Galveston, Texas for 15 participating youth.

Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) for five Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and for SBISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position.

Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Sheldon Independent School District for one Youth Service Specialist for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 and for Sheldon Independent School District to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Belong, division of SJRC Texas Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training for preparation for adult living of foster youth for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of December 15, 2026 - December 14, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $20,000, in connection with a service agreement.

Free Public Arts Programs at Libraries

2026 Programs, Camps & Activities

Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for 15 Youth Service Specialists and 2 Coordinators to provide services that are currently not available through the district for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, and the District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469.00 per Youth Service Specialist and Coordinator position, which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

Dallas Barber Creates Calm Haircuts for Autistic Kids

Request for approval to purchase Walmart gift cards in the total amount of $7,000 for the Safety Net Program on behalf of runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth.

Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement between Harris County and YMCA of Greater Houston as a result of previously rendered services for the YMCA of Greater Houston's Youth Summer Program, at a cost to the County not to exceed $49,874.50.

Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for eight Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and the District will reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for eight Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and the District will reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

Study on Social and Emotional Skills | Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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FAQs 1 — Tony's Place

Social Work and Client Support Services

One Mom's Story: Head Start and Home Help Changed Her Family's Life

Catholic Charities Houston: Stories of People We Helped

Education Services | The Houston Refugee

Harris County Considers Pay Raises for Crisis Case Managers

Child Care Search and Referral

Safe Place — emergency shelter for young people 18–22

Adoption Services

Collab-Lab Mobile Learning Classroom

1 in 5 Texas students are still missing lots of school — and attendance isn’t getting much better

‘We’re changing family trees’: Education leaders see P-TECH model as pathway to better jobs

How Texas plans to tie school accountability grades to college success, job wages

Houston mothers and children face high rates of food insecurity. We’re working on a plan to help.

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Texas’ fastest-growing path to ‘college readiness’ leaves many high schoolers unprepared

Texas school vouchers promise choice. Geography may influence who has options in Houston.

Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for two Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and the District will reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement between Harris County and YMCA of Greater Houston as a result of previously rendered services for the YMCA of Greater Houston's Youth Summer Program, at a cost to the County not to exceed $49,874.50.

Outdoor Environmental Education for Harris County Kids

Harris County Aquatics Program for Youth and Adults

YET Center for Youth at Finnigan Park

After-School and Summer Youth Programs

Federal Grants: Department of Education — $119.8M to Harris County (FY2025)

YMCA after-school programs — 29 Houston locations

Childcare financial assistance — Texas Child Care Services

Learn Money Skills That Work

Youth Diversion & Development

OCA Youth Diversion Center

Before and After School Care

Education

Visit Us: Community Resources: HPL Guide

Visit Us: External Program Idea: HPL

UHD Office of Admissions — Apply to College

Hatch Youth – the Montrose Center

The Women of Tony’s Place: Leading LGBTQ Youth to Safety and Empowerment.

Rockin' Mom Retreat for Moms of Kids with Down Syndrome

Weekend Retreats for Parents of Kids with Down Syndrome

Sponsor the Down Syndrome Parent Retreats in 2026

UHD Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Deadlines

UHD Academic Affairs Office Overview

W.I. Dykes Library at UH-Downtown

UHD Student Success and Student Life Division

Mentor2.0 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

Houston’s Haven for LGBTQ+ Youth

Levy Park (Event Pavilion) - Levy Park

Peer Support Groups – the Montrose Center

Microscale Mutual Aid School Projects

Request for approval to purchase gift cards in an amount up to $6,000 using donated funds from Harris Resources Foundation for youth related basic needs support and youth engagement activities for Youth Services Division programs.

Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for grant funds in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required match, for the FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program.

DSDN Board of Directors

Donate to Support Families with Down Syndrome Diagnoses

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Prenatal and Baby Care Classes at Texas Children's

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Raise Money for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

Request for approval of eight (8) amendments to agreements funded by Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds to update the Scope of Services, budget, and Federal Award Identification Table with 1) Family Endeavors, Inc. for Endeavors Emergency Service Grant; 2) SEARCH Homeless Services for SEARCH Rapid Re-Housing; 3) Beacon of Downtown Houston for Shelter Operations; 4) Covenant House Texas for Street Outreach Program for Homeless Youth/Young Adults; 5) HTX H.O.P.E. Haven for Street Outreach; 6) The Salvation Army for Jones Family Residence - Emergency Shelter; 7) The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for Emergency Housing Project; and 8) Houston Area Women’s Center for Emergency Shelter for Survivors.

Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Tomball Independent School District for one Youth Service Specialist for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, and for Tomball ISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469.

Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for Youth Services Specialist (YSS) positions by HC-JPD for assignment to the Juvenile Opportunity Center for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, at a cost of $45,469, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Astronomy

PAIR Houston: Mentorship Programs for Refugee & Immigrant Youth

Little Explorers – August 6, 9:30 am

Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for youth services specialist for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $44,654, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Request for approval for Barbarians Rugby Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the Youth Rugby Summer 7’s Tournament at George Bush Park, including on-site vendors.

Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Waller Independent School District for two Youth Service Specialists for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, and for Waller ISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469.00 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Aldine Independent School District (AISD) for two Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, and for AISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position.

How HISD Works and How to Get Involved

Police Dog Helps Find Evidence in Child Safety Cases

Modular Playgrounds Help Kids in Refugee Camps Play and Heal

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Launches New App

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Activities

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Community Celebration

Ms. Rachel Speaks Out for Children at Texas Immigration Center

Sandy Hook Promise teaches students to prevent gun violence

Texas Playground Sign Teaches Kids Sign Language

PBS Kids Show Features First Autistic Main Character

iLead — youth leadership across cultures and faiths

The Melinda Webb School