transform Houston's foster care system.
The Riverside Project brings together organizations and passionate people working as one to help families heal and children thrive.
Thousands of people in Houston are affected by the foster care system. Many children and families in the foster care system lack the community of support they need to thrive.
Thousands of people in Houston are affected by the foster care system. Many children and families in the foster care system lack the community of support they need to thrive.
transform Houston's foster care system.
The Riverside Project brings together organizations and passionate people working as one to help families heal and children thrive.
FIND YOUR PLACEDONATE
Thousands of people in Houston are affected by the foster care system. Many children and families in the foster care system lack the community of support they need to thrive.
About Us
We're working together to support Houston's families.
About Us
We're working together to support Houston's families.
Imagine the foster care system as part of a fast moving river. Some children are at risk of falling in due to family instability, while others are already struggling to stay afloat.
Many of us are working to support children in The River. Some are working upstream to prevent families from being pulled in. Others are working downstream to to guide children as they transition into adulthood.
By uniting everyone’s efforts, we can create a comprehensive community of support for Houston’s children and families.
Find Your Place
Child welfare isn't an isolated issue.
The foster care system intersects with many other social issues that extend far beyond the system itself.
Our initiatives bring together organizations and passionate people to support families wherever they are along The River.
Families at risk of entering foster care.
Addressing the individual & systemic challenges that make foster care necessary in the first place.
Families involved with foster care.
Supporting families involved with foster care, including foster families, biological families, and relative caregivers.
Children aging out of foster care.
Providing a supportive community for those who have aged out of foster care so the cycle doesn’t continue.
Where's your place along the river?
Some work upstream to keep families together. Others support children in the current. Some guide them into adulthood.
Find Your Place
Child welfare isn't an isolated issue.
The foster care system intersects with many other social issues that extend far beyond the system itself.
Our initiatives bring together organizations and passionate people to support families wherever they are along The River.
Families at risk of entering foster care.
Addressing the individual & systemic challenges that make foster care necessary in the first place.
Families involved with foster care.
Supporting families involved with foster care, including foster families, biological families, and relative caregivers.
Children aging out of foster care.
Providing a supportive community for those who have aged out of foster care so the cycle doesn’t continue.
No single organization or person has all the resources to support every family along The River.
We have to work together.
- FOR FAMILIES
Families
Connect with us to find support and resources to help you provide a safe, loving home for your children.
- FOR PROVIDERS
Providers
Agencies, RTC/GROs, mental health providers, and medical providers can partner with us to provide for children in their care.
- FOR CHURCHES
Churches
Mobilize your church to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families in your congregation and your neighborhood.
- FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community Partners
Join a network of nonprofits and businesses working together to provide resources, advocacy, and care to children and families.
- FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS
Individual Supporters
Learn how to invest your time, skills, or resources to support children and families in your community.
- FOR EDUCATORS
Educators
Build your skills in working with vulnerable children and guiding them towards their educational goals.
No single organization or person has all the resources to support every family along The River.
We have to work together.
- FOR FAMILIES
Families
Connect with us to find support and resources to help you provide a safe, loving home for your children.
- FOR PROVIDERS
Providers
Agencies, RTC/GROs, mental health providers, and medical providers can partner with us to provide for children in their care.
- FOR CHURCHES
Churches
Mobilize your church to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families in your congregation and your neighborhood.
- FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community Partners
Join a network of nonprofits and businesses working together to provide resources, advocacy, and care to children and families.
- FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS
Individual Supporters
Learn how to invest your time, skills, or resources to support children and families in your community.
- FOR EDUCATORS
Educators
Build your skills in working with vulnerable children and guiding them towards their educational goals.
Everyone can do something to help Houston's children and families.
Whether you’re a family, provider, nonprofit, congregation, business, or passionate person, there is a place for you to serve along The River
We'll help you find that place, and give you the tools you need to serve your community. By working together, we can multiply our resources and create a community of support for each child and family.
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Reach out.Reach out.
Reach out to us to say “I want to help!” We work with any person or organization who wants to support children & families in Houston.
Meet with us.Meet with us.
Our team will get to know you and explore opportunities to serve that are the best fit for you.
Get involved.Get involved.
Step into your unique place along the River alongside a community of people dedicated to serving Houston's vulnerable families.
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Our Initiatives
MOBILIZE YOUR CHURCHChurch Mobilization
Many churches in Houston want to support vulnerable children and families in their community. With guidance, churches can bring hope and healing to their communities in an effective, sustainable way.
Church Mobilization equips churches with resources, training, and partnerships that enable them to serve these families and bless their communities.
JOIN THE NETWORKThe Response Network
Families involved with the foster care system often struggle to access the support they need.
The Response Network collaborates with DFPS and other agencies to connect vulnerable families with the resources and relationships they need to thrive.
ATTEND TBRI TRAININGHarris County TBRI® Collaborative
Many children involved in foster care have experienced trauma that has impacted their ability to trust.
The Harris County TBRI® Collaborative helps professionals & caregivers build trust and meet the unique needs of children with a history of complex, developmental trauma.
BECOME A BABYSISTTERBabysitter Training
Certified foster care babysitters are in short supply, due to a complex certification process.
We offer a streamlined, multi-agency certification course that makes babysitter certification as easy as possible for both babysitters and agencies.
Help us show children and families that they're not alone.
Your donation helps us build a comprehensive support network for every child and family in Houston.
By supporting our mission, you can directly impact the lives of children, parents, and caregivers in our community.
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Find The Resources You Need
LISTEN TO THE PODCASTPodcast
Listen to our podcast for a greater understanding of the challenges facing Houston’s foster care community – and for inspiration to find your place along The River.
WATCH A VIDEOVideos
Watch the video version of our podcast for candid, educational conversations with people from all over Houston’s foster care system.
DOWNLOAD A RESOURCE GUIDEResource Guides
Find comprehensive resource guides for prospective foster families, current foster families, kinship families, and anyone serving foster families in their community.
READ AN ARTICLEArticles
Discover stories, practical tips, and insights on how to make a difference in Houston’s foster care community.
Trusted Collaborators
Meet some of the organizations working with us along The River.
Connect with us to find your place along The River.
Connect with us to find your place along The River.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Send us a message and we’ll reach out to you within 3 days.