Free Public Arts Programs at Libraries

Outdoor Environmental Education for Harris County Kids

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Little Explorers – July 30, 9:30 am

Harris County Aquatics Program for Youth and Adults

After-School and Summer Youth Programs

YET Center for Youth at Finnigan Park

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

Safe Place — emergency shelter for young people 18–22

YMCA after-school programs — 29 Houston locations

Childcare financial assistance — Texas Child Care Services

Learn Money Skills That Work

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

Youth Diversion & Development

OCA Youth Diversion Center

BakerRipley

Before and After School Care

Education

Visit Us: Community Resources: HPL Guide

Visit Us: External Program Idea: HPL

FAQs 1 — Tony's Place

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.

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

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

DSDN Media Hub: Webinars, Podcast, and News

CONNECT ONLINE | DSDN

Prenatal and Baby Care Classes at Texas Children's

FIND RESOURCES | DSDN

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

Education Services | The Houston Refugee

PAIR Houston: Mentorship Programs for Refugee & Immigrant Youth

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Animal Tales

Animal Tales

On My Shoulders Group - Español (Online)

On My Shoulders Group (Online)

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Virtual Foster & Adoption Informational Orientation

On My Shoulders Group (Online)

On My Shoulders Group (Online)

On My Shoulders Group - Español (Online)

Animal Tales

On My Shoulders Group (Online)

Animal Tales

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

On My Shoulders Group - Español (Online)

Little Explorers – July 16, 9:30 am

Little Explorers – July 23, 9:30 am

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.

2026 Programs, Camps & Activities

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

Harris County Considers Pay Raises for Crisis Case Managers

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Launches New App

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Community Celebration

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Activities

Sandy Hook Promise teaches students to prevent gun violence

Catholic Charities Houston: Stories of People We Helped

Texas Playground Sign Teaches Kids Sign Language

Ms. Rachel Speaks Out for Children at Texas Immigration Center

Dallas Barber Creates Calm Haircuts for Autistic Kids

PBS Kids Show Features First Autistic Main Character

New York Tops Nation for Youth Mental Health Protection

Adoption Services

Social Work and Client Support Services

Free meals for children and teens — summer and afterschool

Child Care Search and Referral

HCDE Compton Head Start at Northeast MSC

iLead — youth leadership across cultures and faiths

The Melinda Webb School

AVANCE Houston: Early Learning and Parent Education Programs