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Our Social initiatives boost community engagement and support. Our Child Placing Agency focuses on foster care, kinship care, and adoption to create brighter futures for children. Resolve offers vital aid to victims by connecting them with resources like crisis intervention.
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Our Educational programs offer a range of services to boost lifelong learning. RYSS, our charter school district, provides quality education for students of all ages. NOVA Academy for Adult Education helps adults gain new skills and advance their education. GRADcafe offers free support for college and career exploration.
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Our Housing initiatives include the original Housing program which continues our tradition of building homes and creating homeownership opportunities. Nueva Vida, a senior living space offering comfort and support, and Sunrise Lofts, which provides stable housing for youth transitioning out of foster care.
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Our Health programs are dedicated to enhancing overall well-being through key services. The Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic provides specialized care for adolescents, while La Tiendita offers essential health resources and support for the community.
News & Events
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Welcome
Welcome to Tejano Center!
At the core of our mission is a simple yet powerful belief: We Educate. We Empower. We Transform Lives. Through every program, every initiative, and every person we serve, we are creating opportunities for growth, strength, and lasting change. Together, we are building a future where everyone has the chance to succeed, rise, and thrive.
Join us in this journey of transformation—because when we uplift one another, we create a ripple effect that changes lives for generations to come.
Mission
Tejano Center educates, transforms, and empowers families to elevate communities by fostering collaboration, championing equitable resource allocation, cultural preservation, and inclusivity for all.
VisionA success story for every person and community we impact.
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OUR IMPACT
454
Housing Services
2,753
clients received emotional support services
2031
clients served by GRADcafé and NOVA Academy for Adult Education
8,995
individuals assisted at La Tiendita
781
teen patients served at BCM Teen Health Clinic
23,238
clients served through our programs and services
