Become a Member

Join over 100 youth-serving organizations and professionals from across systems and around the state. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as professionals, are eligible to join TNOYS as members.

Access benefits for your entire team, with dues starting at just $250

Unable to join TNOYS as part of an organization? TNOYS Professional Membership is a limited membership option that is open to students, independent practitioners, school-based personnel, and other qualifying individuals. Learn more here.

Is Your Membership Due for Renewal?
Renew today to continue your benefits! Please contact membership@tnoys.org.

Tap into the full set of benefits to grow your impact for youth, young adults, and families as an organizational member.

Advocacy & Policy Expertise

  • TNOYS educates policymakers and advocates for our members’ needs with legislators as well as with state agency leadership.
  • Benefit from legislation monitoring and valuable policy updates.
  • Influence TNOYS’ policy priorities and have the chance to advocate alongside TNOYS at the Texas Capitol.

Expert Technical Assistance

  • The TNOYS team regularly assists members with building connections in the network and with stakeholders, understanding local services, and more.
  • Tap into TNOYS’ expertise across systems and around the state.
  • Access discounts on in-depth, expert technical assistance.

Free & Discounted Training

  • Each year, TNOYS offers 150+ hours of cutting-edge training that is free or discounted for members.
  • Earn CEUs at TNOYS workshops and events, including at TNOYS’ Annual Conference.
  • Receive $100 off Annual Conference registration and $325 off exhibiting.

Resources & Funding Opportunities

  • Subscribe to TNOYS’ members-only newsletter and be the first to hear about funding opportunities, policy news, and members-only events.
  • Regularly benefit from funding opportunities through TNOYS mini-grants.
  • List job opportunities for free on tnoys.org/job-bank.

Collaboration, Networking, & Exposure

  • Connect with youth services professionals across systems.
  • Join TNOYS’ three member-only committees.
  • Gain exposure on the TNOYS website, on social media, and in newsletters.
  • Additionally, member organization leadership are eligible to join TNOYS’ Board of Directors.

Exclusive Access to TNOYS’ Members-Only Portal

  • Earn CEUs and build skills with access to 100+ recorded trainings in TNOYS’ members-only portal.
  • Collaborate with youth-serving professionals from across systems and around the state through members-only forums.
  • Get updates straight to your inbox on grant opportunities, events, news, and much more.

About TNOYS Member Organizations

TNOYS’ network comprises over 70 Texas organizations that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, young adults, and families. We represent and partner with organizations from across the state and in seven system areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Child Welfare, Justice, Education, Health and Behavioral Health, Survivor Services, and Higher Education/Workforce. Check out our member directory to learn about our diverse network, from Family and Youth Success (FAYS) to shelters, residential programs, transitional services, and much more.

TNOYS Annual Dues

Regular organization yearly membership dues are based on the member organization’s annual budget.

Member Organization BudgetDues
$0-$249,999$250
$250,000-$499,999$450
$500,000-$999,999$700
$1,000,000-$2,499,999$1,000
$2,500,000-$4,999,999$1,350
$5,000,000-$7,999,999$1,750
$8,000,000-$9,999,999$2,200
$10,000,000-$19,999,999$2,700
$20,000,000-$29,999,999$3,250
$30,000,000+$3,850

About TNOYS Professional Membership

In addition to our member organizations, TNOYS’ network includes dozens of “Professional Members” from every Texas region. This is a limited membership option that provides access to member benefits to those who are not currently part of a qualifying organization.

Please note: this membership option is only for individuals who do not currently work with a qualifying member organization.

Types of ProfessionalsAnnual Dues
General Professionals$50
Homeless Liaisons and/or Foster Care Liaisons$25

Read below for the select set of benefits to grow your impact for youth, young adults, and families as a professional member.


Free & Discounted Training

  • Each year, TNOYS offers 150+ hours of cutting-edge training that is free or discounted for members.
  • Earn CEUs at TNOYS workshops and events, including at TNOYS’ Annual Conference.
  • Receive $100 off Annual Conference registration.

Exclusive Access to TNOYS’ Members-Only Portal

  • Earn CEUs and build skills with access to 100+ recorded trainings in TNOYS’ members-only portal.
  • Collaborate with youth-serving professionals from across systems and around the state through members-only forums.

Collaboration, Networking, & Exposure

  • Connect with youth services professionals across systems.

Resources & Funding Opportunities

  • Subscribe to TNOYS’ members-only newsletter and be the first to hear about funding opportunities, policy news, and members-only events.