Prevention Services

Prevention Services at DePelchin are designed to offer education and early intervention to children and families to promote healthy families in our community and decrease the future need for more intensive services. These services target children and families at risk of child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, truancy, school drop out, and homelessness. Family Support Services These services offer selected communities within the Houston area a variety of support to develop, empower, and sustain community based leadership, develop resources for families, and create community support and volunteerism in schools. Services include education and counseling services, community collaboration, and parent drop in centers. Learn More...   School Based Services These services offer education and counseling services to school age youth and their families in multiple school districts throughout the Houston community. Services address high-risk behaviors including truancy and school drop out, violence and bullying, juvenile delinquency, and teen pregnancy. Learn More...   Transitional Living Services These services offer homeless teen parents and young adults opportunities to become financially and physically independent while creating a healthy environment for their children. The program services focus on parent education, life skills training, and education completion and job training. Learn More...

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