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New Look for the Region 14 ESC Website

We're excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Region 14 ESC website! We are committed to making our digital presence as clear, accessible, and helpful as possible. We’ll continue to refine content and features in the coming weeks and welcome your feedback.

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Big Country Navigator App

The Big Country Navigator App🔗 is a Texas-based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout the Big Country to connect them with helpful supports.

211

211 is a free Texas service which can help connect you to appropriate social service agencies and provide their contact information.  Services include financial, food, health, housing, jobs, and transportation. 2-1-1 is supported by the state’s Health and Human Service Commission’s Texas Information and Referral Network. This service can be accessed via its web site 
Abilene/Taylor County 🔗 or Texas by Zip Code ðŸ”— OR Dial 2-1-1 .

TEHCY

The Texas Education Agency – Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Program, or TEHCY, maintains a list of state-wide resources for students experiencing homelessness. You can access their website for resources and support. 

BCFS Healthy & Human Services

Foster Youth Support | Transitional Housing | Parenting | More

Local Resources (Abilene)

List provided by Big Country Homepage | KTAB News

Homeless Youth Handbook

A guide for homeless youth with information about rights, responsibilities, and resources in every major aspect of life. The Handbook is created based upon State specific law – look at the Handbook for Texas additional help and information.  Examples of topics are: Police Interactions, Turning 18, Housing/Contracts, Employment, Education, Criminal Law, Health Care Rights, Pregnancy, Violence, Identification, Public Benefits

NCHE

The NCHE- National Center for Homeless Education operates the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program.  You will find a list of topics that directly correlate to services needed by those experiencing homelessness.  

SchoolHouse Connection

SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, higher education institutions, service providers, families, and youth. We believe education is the only permanent solution to homelessness.  

TNOYS

The Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is an organization of 60 nonprofit youth service agencies and private individuals who share the common goal of creating better options and improving available services for youth and families in crisis.  TNOYS provides sound leadership, high-quality training, and technical assistance, timely information, and critical support services that help professionals and agencies keep abreast of developments in a rapidly changing environment.