Kerr County Family Services

Family Services

KERRKIND, the Kerr County Inter-agency Directory, is a listing of important support, emergency, resource, and hand up agencies, non-profits and organizations serving the Kerr County and surrounding areas communities.

BCFS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, KERRVILLE
To provide youth transitioning out of foster care, and other at-risk youth and young adults (ages 13-25), case management, training, and mentoring. To provide parenting classes and support groups to families of children ages 3-17. To provide training and assistance with finding and maintaining employment. To provide affordable housing with transitional living support. We also provide a computer lab with internet access. All services are free.
Ages Served: 13-25

ADDRESS:   1127 East Main, Suite 106, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
PHONE: 830-896-0993; 210-480-5894 (cell)
FAX: 210-208-5259 or 830-428-3508
CONTACT: Waverly Jones, Director
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE:   www.discoverbcfs.net/Kerrville
FACEBOOK:   www.facebook.com/BCFSyouthKerrville

CHRISTUS Children's WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
To provide qualifying pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children with food assistance, nutritional education and breastfeeding support.
Eligibility:  To qualify for WIC, the application must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk; if an applicant receives Medicaid or SNAP, they automatically qualify for WIC; must be pregnant or postpartum mother, infant or a child up to the age of 5.

ADDRESS: 826 Sidney Baker Street, Suite 838F, Kerrville, TX 78028 (In the Sidney Baker Plaza)
HOURS: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday of the month 7:30 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Every Wednesday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
PHONE:       830-257-4400 (call or text)
CONTACT: Adela Garcia or Amy Carrillo
WEBSITE: www.texaswic.org
FACEBOOK: Hill Country WIC

COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUPS
To provide through county-based groups of local partners and community members interagency coordination to parents, caregivers, children, youth, and adults with complex needs to identify and coordinate services and supports. These groups help people whose needs cannot be met by on single agency and would benefit from interagency coordination. These groups strive to meet the person’s and family’s needs with community-based solutions whenever possible. People are referred to CRCGs by a local agency or organization, family or peer representatives, or through their own request. CRCGs partner with people and families to discuss their unique needs, strengths, previous services, and barriers. Ideas are brainstormed for appropriate services and supports, and individualized service plans are created to locate services and supports. Counties served are Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina.

ADDRESS:   3499 Legion Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028
PHONE:         830-928-3308
CONTACT:    Carla Schuster, Chair
EMAIL:           [email protected]

COR LIFE
To provide counseling and educational programs through the use of HORSES to both individuals and groups. Our organization specializes in addiction recovery and prevention with an emphasis on the impact of trauma, the neuroscience of human/horse brain development and the role relationship plays in the recovery and healing of individuals. We empower the broken hearted with choices that will put them on the courageous path of rebuilding their lives and living and loving from a place of wholeheartedness. It is our belief that we are all hardwired for connection, and it is only through presenting our authentic, imperfect selves to the world that we are able to come truly alive, genuinely connect and then go on to live from a place of purpose.
Eligibility: High school age and higher; the client(s) will be seen as often as deemed appropriate.

ADDRESS: 673 Town Creek, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS:       Tuesday-Thursday by appointment; Weekend group educational programs or family counseling
PHONE:       281-731-3416
CONTACT:   Malinda Simmons
EMAIL:         [email protected]
WEBSITE:    www.TheCoreLife.org
FACEBOOK: [email protected]

HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION
To provide referral information to children, youth, families, and adults in need in Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, Medina & Gillespie counties as a resource coordination group. CRCG serves any person needing resource/referral information in the counties listed above. CRCG works with ISD’s, MHMR and other private organizations to serve people who still have unmet needs from service providers or for those that “fall through the cracks” of other agencies.
Eligibility: Any person needing resource/referral information in served counties

BCFS (location for meetings on 2nd Tuesdays of each month at 1:30 pm), Second Floor Conference Room

ADDRESS:   1105 E. Main, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS:       Monthly meetings as needed
PHONE:       830-992-3177
FAX:             830-992-3178
CONTACT: Gayle Long
EMAIL:         [email protected]
WEBSITE:    crcg.hhs.texas.gov

HILL COUNTRY CRISIS COUNCIL, INC.—FAMILY—KIDS’ ADVOCACY PLACE
To provide safe-house for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, information and referral to other agencies, crisis intervention for clients, and assistance with legal advocacy issues. Services include trauma-focused counseling.
Eligibility: Domestic violence & sexual assault victims

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 291817, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Location not published)
PHONE:       830-257-7088 ext. 124 OR 1-888-621-0047 (toll free)
CONTACT: Kim Olden
EMAIL:   [email protected]
WEBSITE:     www.hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com

HILL COUNTRY MHDD – KERR MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
To provide mental health services delivered through a Disease Management Model: Treatment of major depression, bipolar and/or schizophrenia disorders that focuses on an individual’s outcomes, selected services, tools, and strengths in order for them to recover. Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling is offered.

ADDRESS: 955 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-257-6553 OR 1-888-445-5232 (toll free)
FAX: 830-896-4448
CONTACT: Shannon Gray, Clinic Director
WEBSITE:   www.hillcountry.org
CRISIS LINE: 877-466-0660

INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES – HILL COUNTRY MHDD
Hill Country MHDD Center is a Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). LIDDA services include coordinating & monitoring on-going services, Home & Community-Based Services (HCS) & Texas Home Living Interest Lists, helping students transition from school services to community-based services, and aiding families who are seeking residential services for children & adults. The Service Coordination team coordinates & manages the vast array of services for people diagnosed with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Provider Services support individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities to achieve an interdependent life & live to their fullest potential by providing individualized specialized services.

PHONE:       830-387-5970 (IDD Referral Line for new services)
830-258-5400 (Service Coordination Line)
830-896-4606 (Special Opportunity Center)

KERRVILLE CITIZEN POLICE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
To provide Christmas help and family assistance with monetary or product needs through the Blue Santa 365 Program. The Blue Santa 365 program allows Kerrville Police officers, at their discretion, to submit help needed for children, adults, and families in need. An officer has to refer them to the committee and can include assistance needed for food, minor repairs home and auto, after a catastrophe assistance with minor items, children in need of clothing or shoes. No questions asked, just an officer has to submit to us.
Eligibility: Individuals or Families in Need

Kerrville, Texas
HOURS:                  Available 24/7
CONTACT:             Rose Bradshaw, Board Member Committee Chair-Cares
PHONE:                 830-377-8948 (Rose’s cell)
FAX: 830-792-3282
EMAIL:                   [email protected]
FACEBOOK:           KCPAAA (Kerrville Citizen Police Alumni Association)

K’STAR YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
K’STAR, Inc. Counseling Center—Haley Salazar, Program Director. 830-896-5404
To provide free youth & family counseling in 14 Hill Country Counties. Individual counseling sessions, family counseling, & parenting classes are offered. An emergency shelter for children is available. K’Star does not assist with monthly financial needs. No professional services or diagnoses are provided.
Ages served: Youth birth to 17 & 19 if still registered in high school & families; a child who has been adjudicated or is on probation is disqualified from the program. Counselors set the schedule based on the client’s needs.

ADDRESS: 1016 E. Main Street (Main Office)—Counseling; PO Box 290962, Kerrville, TX 78029; 216 Market Avenue (Bandera office); Satellite offices: Bandera, Burnet, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real & Uvalde counties
HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (Administrative office); Hours vary to accommodate client needs
PHONE: 830-896-5437 (Melody) or 830-896-5404 (Chris)
FAX: 830-895-0670
CONTACT:   Melody Lowman or Chris King
EMAIL:          [email protected]
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WEBSITE: www.kstar.org
EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER: 830-896-7293

OPERATION SECOND CHANCE
To provide a program that honors, hosts, recognizes, and entertains wounded warrior families. Our goal is to provide support for the American Military while they are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation and then to further assist them when they transition either back to duty or back to civilian life.   Operation Second Chance provides the Annual Kerr County Wounded Warrior Family Hill Country Adventure. Eight wounded warrior families are hosted for a week in Kerrville/Kerr County.
Eligibility: Combat wounded warriors (Purple Heart Award) and honorable discharge with priority to wounded warriors with families

Kerrville & Kerr County, various locations
DAYS OF SERVICE:         June 19-24, 2018
PHONE: 830-257-4123 (Doug) or 830-496-1574 (Tony)
CONTACT: Doug Whinnery, Co-Chair

SJRC TEXAS | BELONG
SJRC Texas | Belong is dedicated to building resilient families and fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. With a focus on family preservation and child well-being, the nonprofit delivers a comprehensive suite of evidence-based services, including therapeutic care, community-based support, and in-home interventions. From our SJRC Texas Family Resource Center’s accessible family support and community resources to trauma-informed care for those experiencing foster care, SJRC Texas is a steadfast partner, supporting families in building strong, positive foundations for the future.

Our family preservation and early intervention programs provide resources and support to empower all families by creating safe, stable, thriving home environments for children, and by providing families with the tools they need to thrive. Family enrichment programs and offerings include our Blue Ribbon in-home Parents as Teachers Program, fatherhood services and Active Parenting classes. Through our newest program, Mothers and Babies, SJRC Texas now offers lactation support services, childbirth education classes, safe sleep education and infant massage classes. Additionally, SJRC Texas is a Safe Riders site, offering car seat safety classes and car seat inspections to the community.

The SJRC Texas Child Placing Agency partners with compassionate adults 21+ who are eager to open their hearts and homes to children experiencing foster care. Whether that individual is interested in fostering, fostering to adopt, or providing a haven for children in need, our CPA guides caregivers through each step of the process. Our team conducts thorough background checks, home studies, and offers in-depth training to ensure our clients are prepared to become licensed foster parents. We welcome kinship, fictive kin, and non-relative families to join our mission of providing stability and love. We place children in carefully verified homes and work to provide youth with positive permanency through reunification or adoption. With 24/7 case management, training, and ongoing support, we provide guidance and direction for our families and the children in their care.

Community-Based Care (CBC) is an innovative approach that reshapes how foster care and case management services are provided, shifting key responsibilities from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to dedicated contractors in each region. SJRC Texas is the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for Bexar County and the South Central and Hill Country region through its division, Belong. Through various stages of the contracts, SJRC Texas | Belong is responsible for finding safe placements for children experiencing foster care and providing them with a full continuum of services to include Reunification Support, Kinship Support, and Adoption Services. CBC opens the door for our community to assist in caring for our most vulnerable children and families.

The overarching goal of CBC is to enhance the well-being of children in foster care by keeping them connected to their communities, siblings, and familiar surroundings, ultimately fostering stability and stronger connections.
Eligibility Requirements: Covering 28 counties including Kerr County, we have open eligibility for family enrichment services.

ADDRESS: 652 Old Bear Creek Lane, New Braunfels, TX 78132 (No office in Kerrville)
HOURS: 24/7; Administration Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CONTACT:  Kane Jaggers - [email protected]
PHONE:   (210) 336-4377
WEBSITE: https://sjrctexas.org/
SOCIAL:   https://www.facebook.com/sjrctexas

THE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Medical: Pregnancy testing, limited OB sonograms, STI testing & treatment, Abortion Pill Reversal, Options Counseling
Family Support: Earn while you learn program provides Baby Bucks for attending educational and spiritual classes to purchase new items such as cribs, car seats, strollers, formula, diapers, gas vouchers, and more.
Education: Includes parenting classes, life skills classes, fatherhood classes, Child Protective Service (CPS) classes, post-abortive support classes, and spiritual services.
PRC does not provide rental assistance, lodging, or utilities assistance.
Eligibility: All services are free, confidential, no income requirements, no insurance required. Medical: STI services limited to once every six months. Earn While You Learn: Must be a parent or legal guardian of a minor child or pregnant

ADDRESS: 718 Alpine Drive, Suite A, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 9:30 am–5:00 pm, 3rd Saturday 9:30 am-5:00 pm
PHONE: 830-315-4541
CONTACT: Jamie Schwab, Executive Director
EMAIL:   [email protected]
WEBSITE: https://tprck.org/
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/thepregnancyresourcecenterorg/

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