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A New Life For A New Generation is a non-profit designed to help parents and guardians with material assistance such as diapers and wipes. Parents who are pregnant or have children 36 months and younger are encouraged to make an appointment or stop by to see how our programs may be able to assist you. In addition to serving our targeted population, our programs have grown to be able to support other needs in the community including elderly clients in need of adult diapers, college students or clients in an active job search. A New Life For A New Generation offers counseling for parents and their children, assistance with job search, education on local resources, parenting classes as well as car seat training. To assist in uniting our community, we also host socials.
Our programs are ever-evolving, so please check back often for any updates!
Please call the number below for more information.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are terms to define a complex disorder characterized by a broad range of social and communication skills.
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. (2023), with over 70 million people being affected worldwide.
Children with autism often experience unique challenges, visible in their behavior, which may include:
- Delayed speech development
- Avoiding eye contact
- Struggling with effective communication
- Poor socialization skills
- Repetitive or aggressive behaviors or speech, or
- Difficulty in pointing to objects of interest
The onset of symptoms often appears before the age of three, therefore early intervention is essential to achieve optimal outcomes in therapy approaches.
Click here to learn more, or here for in-depth answers to some common questions.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
ReadyKidSA is your one-stop resource for raising Happy Healthy Ready Kids.
ReadyKidSA is a coalition of organizations across Bexar County that builds on successful child and family programs in San Antonio. Our partners offer a wide range of support services designed to help individuals and families navigate the different challenges that arise with each phase of life.
Find the right resources to fit your needs:
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program aims to help residents achieve economic independence in five years.
The self-paced, voluntary program helps Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program participants set goals to achieve in five years and earn an escrow check following program completion.
During the program, participants will receive or have access to:
- One-on-One Case Management
- Referral Services
- Money Management Classes
- Education and Training
- Career Counseling
- Career Exploration
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Parenting Skills
- Workshops
- Communication Skills
Connect with training, educational tools, and social services through the Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. The program is open to all residents participating in SAHA programs.
Services:
- Individual Training and Service Plans
- Job Training
- Resume Development and Job Search Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- College Preparation Assistance
- GED and Literacy Training
- Financial Literacy
- Life Skills Workshops, Including Money Management, Credit Repair, Parenting, Personal Development
Must be SAHA Program Resident.
Contact Info:
- East Side and North East: 210-559-3329
- South Side and Medical Center: 210-823-0637
- Westside: 210-557-0123
Compadre Y Compadre exists to strengthen the male caregiver's role as a father, provider, and teacher. Male caregivers come together for 15 weeks in a group setting to build their parenting knowledge and skills, which help them develop strong, nurturing relationships with their children and family.
Fathers who complete the 15-week program are eligible to become a mentor by participating in aftercare services. Mentors participate in community service projects and support incoming participants.
Sessions are one hour and held virtually.
Male caregivers only - father, uncle, grandfather, or any male providing care to a child between 0 and 18 years of age.
Free.
HOPES (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support) 3 is a group and community-based initiative centered on providing parental support and education to increase protective factors, and decrease risk factors within families in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.
These services include:
- Group-Based Parenting Training
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training
- Family Enrichment Activities
- Case Management
- Basic Support Services
- Period of Purple Crying
- Families with children from infancy to age five, and prenatal mothers
- Family must reside in Bexar County and San Antonio.
In the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, baccalaureate registered nurses provide home visits to first-time, low-income mothers. Nurses begin home visits while the mother is pregnant and continue with regularly scheduled visits until the baby is two years old—totaling more than 60 visits over the course of the program.
First-time, low-income mothers only.
Free.
The Dual Generation program is focused on helping parents go to college or job training and making sure their children receive an appropriate developmental level of education. We can provide childcare for the parents to attend school/training and assist with job placement after completion (or during if needed).
Tuition assistance available for job training programs:
- GED/High School Diploma
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Administrative Assistant
- Bookkeeping / QuickBooks
- Medical Front Office
- Phlebotomy
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Information Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Electrical Trade Skills Training
Monthly support and access to:
- Financial Empowerment Sessions
- Job & Career Exploration
- Parenting Classes
- Quality Childcare
- Resume Building
- Supportive Services
- Transportation Assistance
To qualify, a family must:
- have at least 1 child aged 0-10; and
- live in one of these zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222, 78227, 78237.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The FRC service family members of the incarcerated and individuals formerly incarcerated with:
- Assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, transportation, ID cards, etc.
- Employment assistance through job readiness, and job referrals.
- Regular support group meetings.
- Substance recovery classes.
- Chaplaincy services.
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Mental health counseling.
- Public utilities assistance (when funding is available).
- Parenting classes.
- Anger management classes.
- Art therapy for victims of domestic violence.
- Identification
- Proof of incarceration
- Utility Assistance - Electric
- Utility Assistance - Water
- ID Recovery
Chrysalis Ministries offers in house life skill classes for all clients. We also partner with multiple non-profits to help further client's education.
Available classes:
- Job Readiness and Career Development with 2 annual job fairs (No fee required)
- Money Management
- 12 Step Faith-based Substance Abuse and Recovery (NA & AA)
- Anger Management Class ($55 fee)
- Theft Addiction and Recovery
- Healthy Relationships
- Seeking Safety: PTSD and Substance Abuse Pastoral Counseling (No fee)
- Parenting Classes (No fee)
- Moral Recognition Therapy (No fee)
Click here for program times & dates.
Fees vary.
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.
The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.
Family Service Association offers numerous professional counseling services including Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Consultations.
We also provide educational groups such as Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention designed to help maintain personal wellness.
Services are offered locally in the San Antonio metropolitan area and our rural locations. The services are provided through a combination of at-home and office-based visits. Our licensed counselors are available on days, evenings, Saturdays, and by special appointment.
Our counseling professionals provide services to include working with children, youth, families, and seniors. Our team has many specialized skills to address a wide range of counseling needs. Services are offered for both short and long-term depending on individual needs. We are available to assist with the following:
- Anger Management
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief Support
- LGBT Issues
- Life Skills
- Parenting
- Relapse Prevention
- Relationships
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Victimization from Crime
- And more!
Counseling services are now available in both in-person and telehealth formats at the discretion of the client, following an initial enrollment session in-person.
For more information, please contact the Family Service Behavioral Health Counseling team at 210-299-2406.
Funding is provided by United Way, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Client Fees, School Districts, Medicaid, Private Contracts, Private Insurance, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant, and Office of Attorney General (OAG) Grant.
Early Head Start and Head Start promote school readiness by encouraging parent involvement and through the cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development of children.
Early Head Start Requirements
Age: 6 weeks to 3 years
Our Early Head Start Centers have an income-based requirement. Though, we encourage everyone to apply.
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.
The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.
Promotoras are state-certified community health workers who offer in-home parenting courses focusing on parenting strengths, growth and development of children, establishing nuturing routines, and guiding children's behavior. The parent education classes uses hands-on curriculum with a concurrent children's program, educational groups, follow-up services, and networking activities. The goal is to ensure children are kindergarten ready and children have a safe, nuturing home.
A unique pilot program created by Councilwoman Gonzales, along with Family Service, it uses a peer-to-peer mentor model, allowing trained community members know as Promotoras, also parents in the same targeted zip code areas, to provide valuable in-home healthcare education to families.
District 5, zip codes 78207 and 78205 primarily, but the Promotoras can serve families throughout Bexar County for families with children under the age of 10.
Head Start promotes school readiness by encouraging parent involvement and through children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
Head Start aims for every child to be:
- Achieving developmental milestones
- Safe, healthy, and well
- School ready
- Forming positive relationships
Family Service Head Start is much more than child care; it’s quality early childhood education that includes:
- Research-Based Curricula Lesson plans are built around research on children’s development and learning and promote positive progress and outcomes.
- Family Engagement Parents' and caregivers' involvement in their children’s education has a long-term impact on their child’s success. Our Centers make it easy for parents to be involved.
- Lower Ratios Our classrooms have fewer students per teacher, allowing for more individualized care and attention.
- Wraparound Services Resources and services are provided to help the child and family thrive.
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Terraces at Haven for Hope.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
P.E.A.C.E Initiative offers free parenting classes in both English and Spanish. Most of the clients in these classes are referred from Child Protective Services.
Contact 210-533-0880 to sign up
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their need and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often times, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each child care center.
Expectant and new moms can ask to be matched to a trained female mentor who will meet with them monthly and use the 12-month parenting and child development curriculum offered by One by One Ministries USA.org.
Participants should be pregnant or moms with babies up to 12 months of age.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their need and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families. We provide education, health and dental screenings, nutrition, family support, and training services for your family.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Coaching is a bit different from traditional psychotherapy or counseling in that its focus is more goal-directed.
Whereas traditional therapy may have you spend weeks exploring past events to recognize how they have contributed to current moods and behaviors, parenting coaching helps you choose a goal (get my child to do their homework without a daily tantrum) and offers tried and true techniques to help get the outcomes you desire.
Parenting coaching is for any parent that wishes to resolve behavioral struggles with their children. These struggles can include typical daily struggles such as:
- Morning routines
- Homework struggles
- Sibling bickering
But coaching can also help with more demanding behaviors that push the parent’s skillset. These include:
- Dealing with a strong-willed child
- Getting a picky eater to eat
- Engaging with an angry or defiant teenager
- Guiding a child with Attention Deficit issues
Fees
$120 per session (Individual)
$150 per session (Couples)
Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Superior HealthPlan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
The Guadalupe Community Center provides free, wrap-around support and advocacy services to help individuals and families in need work towards self-sufficiency.
- Housing Case Management
- Referrals to Case Management
- Rental Assistance
- Mortgage Assistance
- Utility Assistance - Electric
- Utility Assistance - Water
- Utility Assistance - Internet
- Financial Education
- Insufficient Earnings
- Food Insecurity
- English
- Spanish
- Income: must be less than 80 % of AMI to qualify.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Nurse-Family Partnership is a voluntary, free maternal and childhood health program providing first-time mothers valuable knowledge and support throughout pregnancy and until their babies reach two years of age. Specially trained registered nurses empower mothers to confidently create a better life for their children and themselves, supporting them as they handle the challenges and experience the joys of motherhood.
Please call program director, Audrey Rost at (210) 266-3030 for additional information.
Free.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Veronica's Boutique at Guadalupe Community Center provides free material assistance including diapers, wipes, baby clothes, baby shoes, socks, formula, and baby food.
Parenting education and guidance are also offered in a one-on-one setting with wraparound services like birth doulas, breastfeeding consultation, counseling, and other support offered through case management.
Veronica's Boutique serves expecting mothers and new parents with children under 36 months.
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Free.
| Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is six weeks – 35 months of age.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.
Parent Life reaches expectant and parenting teens and their children through intentional relationships with trained adults and community partnerships, empowering the teens to make good choices and encouraging them to further their education and move toward independent living and become life-long followers of Jesus Christ.
We are able to share God’s hope and love to a group of teenagers who desperately need Him. And that need makes them no different than us. All of us desperately need Him. That is why He came.
Who Are We? A group of forgiven followers who will do whatever it takes so that kids have a chance to know the love of the Father.
Expectant and parenting teens and their children.
Group meets at City Life Center, 1301 Colima, San Antonio, 78207.