Press Releases

  • TNOYS AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS RECEIVE GRANT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS LEFT HOMELESS BY HURRICANE HARVEY

    HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) has received a $400,000 grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund to support the many youth and their families who remain homeless after Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area in 2017. The grant will fund a collaborative effort between TNOYS, the Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO), and Texas... Read more »

  • TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES HONORED FOR RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HARVEY

    HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) is presenting its annual Distinguished Leadership Award to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in recognition of the work done by the agency and its Child Protective Services staff to protect children and families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The award will be presented today... Read more »

  • New Study Shows Disjointed Policy and Funding Exacerbate Youth Homelessness in Texas

    The serious problem of youth homelessness in Texas is not adequately being addressed due to a patchwork system of funding and programs, conflicting definitions of “homelessness” and no clear central authority, according to a new study released today by Texas Appleseed and Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS).

  • STATE REP. SARAH DAVIS HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP ON YOUTH ISSUES

    HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) is presenting its Distinguished Leadership Award to State Representative Sarah Davis (R-West University Place) in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of Texas youth and families, including during the 85th Texas Legislative Session. The award will be presented today during TNOYS’ annual conference in Houston.... Read more »

  • TNOYS RECEIVES GRANT TO INCREASE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN COURT SYSTEM

    AUSTIN – Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) has received a one-year, $6,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation, which will be used to launch the “My Voice Matters” project to help legal professionals better understand the importance of giving children and youth a voice in the child welfare system. The funds will go toward... Read more »