Since 2017, we have supported more than 7,480 parents and their children, significantly impacting their lives and the community. These communities are in Harris County in the Southwest of Houston, a densely populated and racially diverse area; families face severe disparities in access to basic needs, early education, and healthcare, exacerbated by high poverty rates and elevated risks of maltreatment among young children.

Thriving Together

Launched in 2023, this two-year project is funded by Harris County and is implemented in partnership with the Hackett Center for Mental Health and the Children’s Museum Houston. The project aims to transform the lives of 4,000 immigrant, refugee, and at-risk families in underserved communities in Harris County by providing parents with tools and knowledge to support their children’s growth and learning during the critical early years. In partnership with The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the Children’s Museum Houston, we offer comprehensive services, including brain-based learning programs and developmentally appropriate activity kits for parents and children. Our trained facilitators deliver programs at community sites, empowering families through parent education, early learning activities, and wraparound services like health referrals and social support. This project is being implemented by 27 early childhood teachers trained on RF’s Informed Parents program methodology, Hackett Center’s Brain Builder Program, and certified community health workers.