Celebrating 30 years of providing confidential and compassionate supportive services to families residing in the City of Brownsville and surrounding communities.

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:

Register online at Eventbrite or stop by our office located at

455 E. Levee

To be a sponsor call or email

(956) 541-5566

Our Sharing Closet operates via donations of gently used clothes and shoes that are issued out to families in need.

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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.

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

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

To volunteer call:

(956) 541-5566

ALMA HERRERA

Executive Director

MEET OUR TEAM

ELIZABETH VASQUEZ

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

BOB LAWRENCE

Board Member

JESSICA SPANO

Board Member

Funding Sources

Thanks to our Sponsors

DONATE

via

Judge

Estela Chavez-Vasquez

County Court at Law No 5

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.

Divorce Parenting Classes

This class is designed to prevent divorce abuse, a specific type of emotional abuse that divorcing parents cause, when in their anger and bitterness, they lose sight of their child’s needs. Parents will learn to establish a positive, long-term relationship as “co-parents”, learn to manage their anger and negotiate peacefully with the other parent. This 4 hour class is accessed primarily by parents facing a divorce or going through child custody cases.

There is a $ 200 registration fee for this service.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Incorporated into our parenting classes

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

The following are documents needed

at the time of registration:

* $ 10 registration fee

* Picture ID

*Proof of address

* Proof of income

TIP OF TEXAS

FAMILY OUTREACH

455 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

(956) 541-5566 (956) 459-5755

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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.

OUR MISSION

Upcoming Events:

​

Register online at Eventbrite or stop by our office located at

455 E. Levee

Sharing Closet

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.

​

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

​

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

​

To volunteer call:

(956) 541-5566

ALMA HERRERA

Executive Director

ELIZABETH VASQUEZ

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

Board Member

BOB LAWRENCE

Board Member

JESSICA SPANO

Board Member

​

Board Member

Funding Sources

Thanks to our Sponsors

DONATE

via

Judge

Estela Chavez-Vasquez

Special thanks to our

Website Sponsor

WHO WE ARE

Services

Free Counseling

Free counseling services are available for anyone in need of the service. To schedule an appointment just call our office.

Divorce Parenting Classes

There is a $ 200 registration fee for this service.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Incorporated into our parenting classes

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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