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Places counselors in schools to help at-risk students stay in school with mentoring, tutoring, and family support.
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Social Connection in America: 2025 Survey Report on Community Bonds and Well-Being
“ 2025 Survey Report About This Project This survey will catalyze a broad and lasting impact—transforming how we define, prioritize, and support social connection in America. This survey is led by D...”
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The Change Lab 2025 Annual Report: Building Civic Infrastructure Through Community Connection
“ THE CHANGE LAB A community of practice 2025 ANNUAL REPORT THE CHANGE LABthechangelab.net · A fiscally sponsored project of Impact Hub Houston · Page 1 of 2 We connect by serving and learning toget...”
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Berkeley's Guide to Better Teaching and LearningThis is the education section of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center website. It shares research-based articles and tools to help teachers, parents, and school leaders support children's emotional and social development. The site covers topics like helping quiet children speak up, teaching students how to disagree respectfully, protecting immigrant students during difficult times, and building critical thinking skills even when certain topics are restricted. Teachers can find monthly happiness calendars with daily tips, learn about self-compassion to handle stress, and discover ways to create kinder classrooms. The content is based on scientific research about wellbeing and meaningful relationships. Parents can learn how to encourage intellectual humility in their kids and understand teenagers better. School leaders get advice on staying grounded during challenging times and building compassionate school communities. All articles are written by education researchers and experts who translate complex studies into practical advice that anyone can use to help children thrive emotionally and academically.
Family Support & Parenting Resources from UC BerkeleyThis is a collection of family and parenting resources from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. The site offers research-based articles, videos, and guides to help parents and caregivers support their children at different stages. Topics include helping school-aged kids develop emotional skills, teaching teens to value diversity and bridge differences with others, and understanding how families can have better conversations across different viewpoints. The content covers parenting challenges from early childhood through the teenage years. Most resources are based on scientific research about child development, emotional intelligence, and family relationships. The site also explores how popular culture like movies and TV shows can teach us about empathy and understanding. All content is designed to help families build stronger relationships and raise children who can connect positively with others, even when they disagree. The resources are free to access and include practical tips parents can use right away. The organization believes that science can help families create more meaningful and connected lives together.
Community Groups Win Big Changes for Better Jobs, Housing, and SchoolsThe Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) helps community groups across America make big changes that improve people's lives. Their biggest wins include: helping over 16,000 people in Texas, Arizona, and Louisiana get better-paying jobs that average $40,000 per year through job training programs. They built over 4,500 affordable homes in poor neighborhoods in New York, Baltimore, and Washington DC, completely changing these areas. In Texas, they helped improve schools by getting parents more involved, which raised test scores by 15-19%. They created the first 'living wage' law in Baltimore that requires city workers to earn enough money to support a family. They helped pass Massachusetts' universal health care law that gave 500,000 people health insurance - this became the model for the national Affordable Care Act. Along the Texas-Mexico border, they got over $2 billion invested to bring clean water and sewers to poor communities. These victories show how organized communities can win major improvements in jobs, housing, education, wages, health care, and basic services.
Houston Schools Research Group Studies Education EquityThe Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) is a partnership between Rice University's Kinder Institute and eight Houston-area school districts. They work together to study how to make schools more fair and equal for all students. HERC does long-term research on important school topics like helping students who move between schools, supporting kids learning English, improving pre-K programs, and getting students ready for college and careers. They look at real data from schools to help leaders make better decisions. Recent studies include how the state's school grading system affects low-income students, what parents think about HISD's Parent University program, and how social-emotional learning helps with school discipline. They also studied how Hurricane Harvey affected homeless students and how COVID-19 changed school enrollment. The research helps school districts understand what works best for students, especially those who face challenges like poverty or language barriers. All their reports and data are shared publicly to help improve education in Houston.
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All servicesBakerRipley Community CentersBakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration services. They also have special programs for seniors and lots of other ways to help people in their neighborhoods.Youth Career WorkshopThis free 8-week program teaches teens how to write resumes, do job interviews, and explore different careers. Students also learn about college options and get dinner at each class.DePelchin Children's CenterProvides counseling, foster care support, and mental health services for children and families dealing with trauma, abuse, or behavioral challenges.DePelchin Children's CenterCounseling and therapy for children and families dealing with trauma, behavioral issues, foster care, or family conflict. Sliding scale fees available.Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater HoustonSafe after-school programs for kids and teens with homework help, sports, arts, leadership development, and healthy meals.Big Brothers Big Sisters - Lone StarMatches children ages 6-18 with adult mentors who meet regularly to provide guidance, friendship, and support.
The Journey
33 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resourceLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups13 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationBerkeley Youth AlternativesBerkeley Youth Alternatives helps young people who have been in trouble with the police or courts get back on track. They provide mentoring, support, and programs to help youth succeed in school and life.
OrganizationesteeemHelps young people and families build confidence and good mental health through programs and support services.
OrganizationSide by SideSide by Side connects young people with caring adults who help them learn new skills and reach their goals. They provide safe spaces where teens can get support, make friends, and discover what they're good at.
+10 more at this levelLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement15 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating4 resources