CASE for Kids

Meet Larry Moses II, an educator of 16 years inspired by resilience and driven by purpose. Through mentorship and meaningful experiences, he’s helping shape brighter futures for the next generation. #EmployeeOfTheMonth #SeeTheImpact youtu.be/FxaOAPVoBiQ

Meet #TeamHCDE's May Employee of the Month: Larry Moses II is a thrill-seeker who leads the effort behind City Connections and County Connections, allowing @HCDE_CASE to connect youth with life-changing experiences. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/05/01/thr… #SeeTheImpact #EmployeeoftheMonth 🎉 🎢

Congratulations Larry! Thank you for #MakingAfterschoolCool!

From building eco-friendly kingdoms to coding robots that solve real-world problems, nearly 100 students tested their skills at the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge. Check out how these young innovators explored sustainability and engineering: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/29/kin… #SeetheImpact

From hands-on learning to real-world connections, this year’s Afterschool is Cool Expo gave students the tools to start building their future! @hcde_case helps create meaningful opportunities for youth to explore life beyond the classroom. 🏆 #Afterschool #CASEforKids

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! We are shining a light on @HCDE_CASE staff because every young person deserves high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) experiences. Thank you for supporting students' growth, spark curiosity and helping them thrive!

At this year’s @hcde_case Afterschool is Cool Expo, local middle and high school students jumped into hands-on learning in financial literacy, college access, and career readiness and left with a Game Plan for Success! 🏆 #CASEforKids #Afterschool

Students at @HCDE_CASE Debates Impact Awards heard firsthand how the skills they’re building—communication, confidence and critical thinking—will carry them through college and beyond. And for seniors, the journey ended with the presentation of graduation stoles. #SeetheImpact

From hands-on demonstrations to in-depth discussions, hundreds of area youth worked on their "Game Plan for Success" at the @HCDE_CASE Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo. They even got a surprise visit from @UHouston's Shasta & Sasha. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/02/are… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

We’re Almost Game Day Ready! A huge THANK YOU to My Brother’s Keeper Houston & the Houston Health Dept. for donating 300 backpacks!  Our students will walk in to the Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo equipped, confident & ready to execute their Game Plan for Success.

For @HCDE_CASE employees, the work starts when the bell rings. Bryianna Fips, a regional program coordinator in @GalenaParkISD, was recognized by @afterschool4all as one of the nation’s 2026 Next Generation Afterschool Leaders. Read her story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/03/19/bry… #BetheImpact

@HCDE_CASE's Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo returns Mar. 28, bringing students to @UHouston to practice financial decision-making, explore college pathways and gain hands-on industry experience. Register now to build your own Game Plan for Success: case.hcde-texas.org/levelup!

#TeamHCDE and the @houstontx City Council honored nearly 100 afterschool programs that earned funding and invested into their communities through the @HCDE_CASE City Connections initiative. Thank you for serving Houston. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/03/06/cit… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Our @HCDE_CASE Debates program ended a successful 2025-26 season with top performances at the @HoustonUDL City Championships. That included a first-place finish in World Schools Debate by @AliefISD's Kerr High School. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/03/06/ali… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Business savvy and real-world experience came to fruition for @HCDE_CASE programs at the annual Kids’ Day Entrepreneurship market. The learning unit teaches financial literacy, and student put lessons to use by producing and selling goods. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/03/06/aft… #SeeTheImpact 💵

We are one month away from the Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo! Students will gain hands-on learning skills and explore various college/career opportunities. Program info, case.hcde-texas.org/levelup | Register, eventbrite.com/e/afterschool-…. Questions? Email levelup@hcde-texas.org.

DYK students from the @diazmusicinstitute were invited to play Latin-inspired orchestra selections at @houmayor John Whitmire's State of the City? As a @HCDE_CASE county and city connections-funded program, their music provided the perfect setting to discuss the city's future.

Life is like a jungle with twists and turns, and 4th-8th-grade students are ready to adapt. This year’s @HCDE_CASE All-Earth Ecobot Challenge, “Kingdom of Ecobot,” will team them to guide LEGO robots to complete missions focused on recycling, composting and upcycled innovation.

New Year, New Initiative: @HCDE_CASE never lets an opportunity to serve Harris County students pass by, leading a new partnership with @HouUnitedWay's Out 2 Learn division to help keep their out-of-school time network thriving. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/01/16/cas… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

That’s a wrap on #31DaysofHCDE! 🎉 Every story, every student, every program is a reminder of the impact we make together. Here’s to another year of serving Harris County with heart and purpose.