CASE for Kids provides assistance to child care centers, summer camps and afterschool programs to improve the quality of out-of-school time opportunities.
Harris County
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IT'S HERE: Lights On Afterschool!
Join us today in raising awareness about afterschool programs and their incredible impact.
💡 Attend an event: bit.ly/4B8zlXJ
💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge: bit.ly/4dKAgUd
💡 Or just follow along at #LightsOnAfterschool
Tomorrow is #LightsOn Afterschool Day! County Judge Lina Hidalgo has issued an official proclamation recognizing Oct. 22, 2026 as Lights On Afterschool Day in Harris County. We thank her for supporting #afterschool programs in our community. #MakingAfterschoolCool
Today the team took the #lightbulbchallenge! We are excited to celebrate the amazing impact of afterschool programs here in Harris County on this coming Thursday. @HCDEtx #afterschool #LightsOn #MakingAfterschoolCool
We are celebrating Lights On Afterschool on Thursday right here in Harris County. We encourage our local OST community to join in the festivities. Let us know how you plan to celebrate. #MakingAfterschoolCool #LightsOn
Lights On Afterschool is on Thursday! We're celebrating the impact of afterschool with fun events in communities around the country. But if you can’t join in person, there’s another way to join in: The Lightbulb Challenge! 💡💡💡
Learn about it here: bit.ly/4yl8vZD
CALLING ALL OST PROVIDERS: The CASE for Kids Youth Services for Afterschool & Summer RFP#27/002IA is open for vendors to respond and submit their proposal. You can learn more information here: hcde-texas.org/financial-tra…
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Who helped shape the person you are today? For #HispanicHeritageMonth, #TeamHCDE is sharing stories of mentors, family members, educators, communities and cultural traditions that continue to influence who they are today. Hear their stories: youtube.com/watch?v=_3Lfnmyg… #SeetheImpact
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County Connections funding over the past four years has created thousands of opportunities for local youth. This year, @HCDE_CASE awarded $1.4M to nearly 70 nonprofits supporting sports, fine arts, college readiness and more, making enriching experiences more accessible.
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Due to the potential for inclement weather conditions, all HCDE facilities will be closed on September 1 out of an abundance of caution. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide additional updates as needed. Please be sure to stay safe.
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Music is a passion for Ashton Garcia that has shaped who he is and a promise to his late mother. @hcde_case awarded @DiazMusicInst $80K of County Connections funding to provide at-risk youth with instruction, mentorship and college-readiness. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/08/… #SeetheImapct
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@HCDE_CASE celebrated the creativity, connection, joy and innovation of “play” at the 3rd annual Houston Out-of-School Time Conference. 380+ professionals attended sessions that highlighted the importance of youth development spaces, as students showcased their STEAM knowledge.
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@HCDE_CASE honored 30+ Leadership Academy students on #NationalInternDay who spent the summer building workplace skills as paid camp counselors through the County Connections-funded Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp. Learn more: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/07/… #SeetheImpact
Tomorrow we play! Thanks to our Playmaker sponsors for their support:
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
Really Rez Boutique
Study Smart Tutors
American Robotics Academy
World Youth Foundation, Inc.
MindWorks Resources
Challenge Island
Nexplore USA
Basketball Essentials
We'e ready to play tomorrow at our Houston Out of School Time conference. We would like to thank our Power Up sponsors for their generous support:
CookLearnGrow
StiiX
EZLeadership
DiscoverU
Soccer Stars of Houston
Tanches. GG
Project Invent
Tomorrow is day one of our Houston Out of School Time conference! We would like to say thank you to our Game Changer sponsors for their support of this amazing event:
Houston Healthy Hip- Hop
Crime No Crime
Intervene-K12
Scoot Education
kid-grit
scoot education
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@HCDE_CASE students wrapped up a summer of basketball, but the lessons of teamwork and confidence-building will last forever. Thanks to Vessel Support Services for proving that the biggest wins happen both on and off the court. #SeetheImpact
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Play comes into focus at @hcde_case's conference on Aug. 3-4. Youth development professionals can explore strategies focused on workforce preparation, leadership, advocacy and youth development. Don't miss two days of inspiration and collaboration: secure.qgiv.com/for/centerfo…
A huge thank you to our Houston Out Of School Time Conference sponsors for your generous support & partnership! Your commitment to the afterschool field helps make this event a huge success. We're gratefu! #PoweredbyPLAY #MakingAfterschoolCool #OST
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Ready to bring more energy, creativity and engagement to your afterschool program? @hcde_case Out-of-School Time Conference on Aug. 3-4 will provide practical play-based strategies you can put into action immediately. Secure your spot today: secure.qgiv.com/for/centerfo….
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A book can take you anywhere, and @hypeforchildren scholars explore new worlds all summer long! Through literacy, leadership and family engagement activities, students build confidence, create connections and discover the joy of learning. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/07/… #SeetheImapct
