Next Steps Guide
The Haven
An emergency shelter for kids coming into care launched by BCS TOGETHER Brazos County, Texas
? OUR PROBLEM
OUR SOLUTION
OUR RESULTS
Children in our community were sleeping in Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) offices for extended periods of time while waiting for a foster placement.
We opened a home called The Haven to have a place for children and DFPS caseworkers to stay for as long as they need until they find a placement.
In just 3 months, we have been able to mobilize our community around this project, had financial donations cover every single item purchased (all new) for furnishing the home, and opened the home to children and caseworkers.
OUR CONTACT OUR INSIGHT • Ask big & bold! Don’t be afraid to dream big! • Motivate the community to share with their circle about the needs. Several needs were met by clubs and small groups! • Get your local news channels involved! • We’ve had everything covered with very little expense to BCS Together. The Haven has been by far the most popular thing we’ve done, gaining a lot of traction in the community.
To learn more about implementing this project in your community, please contact: JENNI OLOWO admin@bcstogether.org bcstogether.org