CASE for Kids

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.

SAVE THE DATE! We're hosting our annual Afterschool is Cool Expo on March 28, 2026 at the University of Houston. Middle and high school students will gain the tools to achieve college, career and life success. Questions? Email: levelup@hcde-texas.org

Building robots, coding and teamwork are just some of the skills students learn through the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge, hosted by @hcde_case. The hands-on competition encourages students to use STEM curriculum to navigate challenges and solve real-world problems. #31DaysofHCDE

It’s time to count blessings, share good food and recharge! #HCDE schools will be closed from Nov. 24-28, and offices will close on Nov. 27–28. All classes will resume, and offices will reopen on Monday, December 1. Happy holidays!

3, 2, 1...Launch!!! 🚀Our @HCDE_CASE team helped out-of-school-time staff bring rockets to their programs. The fun and interactive training showcased building and launching straw rockets, in addition to many laughs from seeing the results. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/11/17/aft… #SeeTheImpact

In Houston, @HCDE_CASE is a regional broker & capacity builder—turning OST into possibility.📈 Learn about CASE for Kids & the #OSTCARES Intermediary Collaborative building Texas #OutOfSchoolTime systems.📷Read #TXPOST's #80PercentOST story: bit.ly/43dHJpm

It’s on! We’re celebrating the 26th annual #LightsOnAfterschool with over 1 million afterschool champions to showcase all the ways afterschool programs are serving our communities – now and in the future! #makingafterschoolcool #LightbulbChallenge

Throughout afterschool programs across Harris County, community leaders support students with homework to help them progress academically. @HCDE_CASE staff helped share strategies and best practices during its Fall Workshop series. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/10/20/com… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

In its 2nd week of Fall Professional Development Workshop series, @HCDE_CASE offered drone training to community partners, who in turn, can introduce the curriculum and activities to their afterschool and out-of-school-time programs. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/10/13/cas… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Check out photos from the @HCDE_CASE Spotlight Afterschool: The Houston Out of School Time Conference on our Facebook page. Held at @Region4ESC, the full-day event showcased the incredible work done in the afterschool space. facebook.com/media/set/?van… #HCDE #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Our @HCDE_CASE team kicked off its Fall Professional Development Workshop series this week, including an emergency training and first aid session. The initiative gives program leaders the opportunity to gain insight in their positions. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/10/03/fal… #SeeTheImpact 🎉