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Celebrating 30 years of providing confidential and compassionate supportive services to families residing in the City of Brownsville and surrounding communities.
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 There's no excuse for child abuse |
OUR MISSION
Tip of Texas Family Outreach is a non-profit organization established to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect by providing supportive services, information and referrals.
Upcoming Events:
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WALK FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
& ONE MILE FUN RUN
Saturday, April 25th at 8 am
Register online at Eventbrite or stop by our office located at
455 E. Levee
To be a sponsor call or email
(956) 541-5566
Sharing Closet
This closet operates via donations.
If you have gently used clothes and shoes that you would like to donate to our organization, you may drop off at
455 E. Levee any day between
9 am - 3 pm.
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ALMA HERRERA
Executive Director
NATASHA SERNA
My Baby & Me
Program Coordinator
MAYRA GONZALEZ
Parenting Program Coordinator
Board of Directors
GINGER CUNNINGHAM
President
BRETT PATILLO
Vice-President
JEANNETTE FLORES
Treasurer
ANDREA MONTEMAYOR
Secretary
DIANA DELAUNAY
Board Member
ANTHONY CORNEJO
Board Member
LAURA BUSTAMANTE
Board Member
BOB LAWRENCE
Board Member
PATRICIA FLORES
Board Member
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Funding Sources
Thanks to our Sponsors
DONATE
via
Judge
Estela Chavez-Vasquez
County Court at Law No 5
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Special thanks to our
Website Sponsor
WHO WE ARE
Tip of Texas Family Outreach (TOTFO) was formed from an idea developed by Mrs. Gloria Hughes, a former nurse and member of the Cameron County Child Welfare Board, who was a special advocate for children. She decided to make her vision for Brownsville, "the prevention of child abuse", a reality. In January 1987, TOTFO was formed by a Volunteer Steering Committee which consisted of future volunteers who wanted to make a difference in the community. Family Outreach opened its doors to the public in March 1989 and has been providing confidential services to families in the City of Brownsville and surrounding communities.
Services
Free Counseling
Free counseling services are available for anyone in need of the service. To schedule an appointment just call our office.
Educational Workshops
Families in the program receive information that will help them start conversations with their children about important issues they face outside their home.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Families in our program receive important information and learn skills so they can learn to manage their finances.
MY BABY AND ME
Home-based services for teen
parents ages 12 to 19 to help them learn positive parenting and nurturing behavior and reduce the risk of child maltreatment.
PARENTING CLASSES
To register for services please stop by our office any day between
9 am - 4 pm
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The following are documents needed
at the time of registration:
* $ 10 registration fee
* Picture ID
*Proof of address
* Proof of income
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VOLUNTEER NEEDED
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER 18
* Apply in person
* Present a valid State ID or driver's license
* Obtain criminal background check from Brownsville Police Department
* Bring referral form for community service
* * Students or student groups who need to complete community service hours for class projects etc. do not need to fill out applications or have criminal background checks done
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Filling out a volunteer application does not guarantee we will be able to accommodate your school and/or work schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities
* Clerical and Receptionist duties
* Child care assistance during classes
* Outreach during community fairs and events
* Maintenance
* Special Projects
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To volunteer call:
(956) 541-5566
TIP OF TEXAS
FAMILY OUTREACH
455 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
(956) 541-5566 (956) 459-5755