Bexar County Child Welfare Board

📺 TUNE IN TOMORROW: Tues, July 8th • 10am We’re going on @News4SA’s SA Living with host & CWB Board Member @ShellyMiles ! Vice Chair @brihold will join on air to talk about our mission and our upcoming annual Hair-A-Thon — happening Wednesday, August 6th at LEE High School.

🎙️New podcast alert! @TXChildrensComm has launched a new podcast series: Children’s Commission Conversations — created to support those serving children and families in the child welfare system. Listen and explore free supporting resources at: texaschildrenscommission.gov

Give $10/month or more and we’ll send you one of our cuddly Care Bexar stuffies as a thank you! You can also make a one-time donation at bccwb.com/donate!

It’s the last day of National Foster Care Month, and there’s no better time to take action for kids in our community. 🐻‍❄️Become a Care Bexar—our monthly giving program that supports children in care across Bexar County, and be part of something powerful: carebexars.org

Last week we proudly supported @TexasDFPS Preparation for Adult Living Graduation—a milestone for foster youth aging out of care. Graduates received supplies & resources to help them step into adulthood with dignity. Thank you to donors, partners & board members for showing up!

November is National Adoption Month!  This National Adoption Month, let’s remember: every child deserves a loving permanent family. There are hundreds of children awaiting adoption in the state of Texas — could you be the answer they’re waiting for? bccwb.com/adopt

(4/4) We are immensely grateful to our community for coming together to support our children. Your efforts have truly made a difference. And lastly, we could not have done this without the creativity and love from our hairstylists and barbers!

(3/4) A very special thanks to @sheriffsalazar and to our partners, Daily Beauty Supply Store, @TheHealthCollab, @altrusadistric9, ASTRA Club of SA Your dedication and generosity continue to contribute joy and love for our students.

(1/4) 🌟 Hair-A-Thon Recap! 🌟 What an incredible day at the 2024 CWB Hair-A-Thon! We are thrilled to share over 35 families received free haircuts and styles, boosting their confidence as they head into the 2024-2025 school year.

We are also in need of volunteer hair stylists and barbers! We need your talents to make this event a success. Please donate a few hours of your day to give these deserving kids a fresh start. Sign up here: bccwb.com/stylist

🌟 The Hair-A-Thon is Back! 🌟 Join us on Mon. July 29 from 9 AM to 2 PM at LEE High School. We’re excited to provide free haircuts & resources to children in DFPS care. Families, caregivers, and caseworkers - if this applies to you, please sign up here: bccwb.com/haircut2024

Join the Child Welfare Board in congratulating all of our graduates for their hard work and dedication! 🌟 When you support our mission, you are supporting important programs like this to uplift youth in Bexar County. (2/2)

🎓 We're proud to celebrate 55 amazing kids who graduated from the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program this year! This program equips foster youth aging out of the system with essential skills for independent living. (1/2)

🌈 Most Needed Items: 🔹 Teen girl clothes, especially bras 🔹Teen boy clothes, comfort, and hygiene items 🔹 Fabric tote bags for CPS workers to check out items from the Rainbow Room Please note - only NEW items are accepted!

📢 Help Us Support Our Teens in Foster Care! We’re highlighting the biggest needs at the Bexar County Rainbow Room. Your donations can make a world of difference! How to Donate: Contact the San Antonio Rainbow Room directly at BCCWB.com/rainbowroombex…

🌟 We’re halfway through #NationalFosterCareAwarenessMonth! 🌈 Vice Chair @brihold explains how our Rainbow Room provides essential support to children in crisis. Your donations can light up lives in our community. 💖 Contribute today: carebexars.org

🌟 A huge thank you to our partners & everyone who participated & donated to our ASAP Bag event. Your generosity helped us fill and distribute over 200 bags to children in need. We are truly grateful for your involvement and look forward to continuing this wonderful tradition!

Special thanks to our community partner, @BreatheNewLifeTX , for guiding us through movement, reminding us of the power of mindfulness in transforming lives. Together, we're committed to nurturing a brighter, more peaceful future for all children in care!

At our 2024 annual meeting, we dug into data to shape our path forward for Bexar County's children in care. We’re grateful for @BexarECD's thoughtful guidance and support, and all of the charts and graphs that are helping uncover deep connections in our systems.