Learn about support system for foster teens who age out of the system that keeps them from dangerous situations
Foster care and support technically end when a child turns 18, but if those teens age out without programs or support, they can end up homeless, trafficked, or involved with drugs. That's why SJRC Texas provides programs to aid in that transition and ensure success.
Push continues for more ‘kinship families’ to take in related children removed from their homes
Keeping children in their community after they're removed from their homes is the point of kinship placements for foster kids. Allowing kids to stay with family, family friends, or trusted supporters can increase a child's chance for better outcomes.
‘I want to keep going forever’: Family who fell in love with fostering wants other families to see how rewarding it is
Misty and Mark Rodriguez have had as many as seven foster children come through their home in one year. They said that's because they feel supported by the Children's Shelter programs and staff.
Interim CEO addresses Children’s Shelter’s past in order to shine light on its strong foster care programs
While many people remember some turmoil within the Children's Shelter emergency shelters during the pandemic, the foster care programming was never affected. Those programs are still going strong and need the public's help.
KSAT Community hosts first phone bank for Share the Shoes
KSAT Community teamed up with the San Antonio Police Department and Zapatos Inc for a donation drive on Nov. 16. All proceeds collected from Thursday’s phone bank will be used to purchase shoes for school-age children throughout Bexar County.