Lukas is from San Antonio, Texas, but currently resides in Austin. He is a graduate of the Young Adult Leadership Council and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Austin Community College. His goal is to transfer to the University of Texas at Austin and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. He hopes to… Read more »
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YYA Spotlight: Des Shares about Overcoming Homelessness and Her Plans for the Future
Des currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. She is a graduate of the Young Adult Leadership Council and is pursuing a bachelor of science in Nursing. Her goal is to become a nurse and be an advocate for youth with experience in homelessness and other systems-involvement. She is passionate about leadership and being an inspiration… Read more »
YYA Spotlight: Bri’s Story About Aging Out of Foster Care and Into Adulthood
Bri is a 24-year-old from Austin, Texas, and a graduate of TNOYS’ Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC). As an emerging young adult leader on TNOYS’ YALC and LifeWorks’ Impactful Voices program, Bri has shared their story with many across the state, from legislators at the Texas Capitol to youth-serving providers. They believe that young people… Read more »
Member Spotlight: Covenant House Texas Creates Safe Havens for More Houston- Area Young People
Covenant House Texas (CHT) is a Houston-based nonprofit that has provided housing and support services to youth experiencing homelessness for over 40 years. A longstanding member of the TNOYS network, CHT offers an extensive continuum of care for youth and young adults (YYA), spanning mental health and substance abuse counseling, educational and vocational training, transitional… Read more »
2021 TEHCY Program Summit – Sneak Peek
We at TNOYS along with TEA are finalizing details of the 2021 TEHCY Program Summit, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek of some of the amazing workshops and speakers we have lined up! Held on August 3rd & 5th, the TEHCY Program Summit empowers Texas’ education professionals to understand the needs of students experiencing homelessness and… Read more »
TNOYS’ 38th Annual Conference Reminds Youth and Professionals That They Are “Rooted In Power”
In June, TNOYS’ 38th Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families virtually convened more than 500 youth and family services stakeholders from across Texas. The Annual Conference once again provided the opportunity to re-energize while exploring relevant issues that impact Texas’ youth and families. We at TNOYS know how COVID-19 has impacted youth and… Read more »