Ways to Help Schools and Students

Houston ISD Fund

HISD is the largest school district in the Houston area. To donate to students and schools affected by Harvey please follow the link and designat your donation to Harvey relief. 

Bridging the Digital Divide

Bridging the Digital Divide partners with communities to provide technology and computer access. Follow the link for more information on how to get involved with the organization. 

Phone:
(713) 240-3658

Address:
2616 South Loop West
Suite #555
Houston, TX 77054

Helpful Information on the Status of Schools

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

TEA is the hub of education announcements and changes in the state of Texas. The website answers questions on school closings and school accommodations after Hurricane Harvey. 

National Law Center of Homelessness & Poverty

Informative document on what your educational rights are if you were displaced by Hurricane Harvey. 

Families Empowered

Phone:
(713) 589-8767

Helping Students Heal- Parent Resources 

Mercy Corps

Piplo Productions

This is a children’s story meant to help create conversations with children about traumatic events. Disponible en español. 

National Association of School Psychologists

Sesame Street

Videos and other resources to discuss hurricanes andnatural disasters with children. 

Association for Play Therapy

This is a disaster activity book for children. Disponible en español.

Phone:

Morgan Craven 
(512) 473-2800

Address:
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Helping Students Heal- Teacher & School Resources 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

National Education Association

Mercy Corps

MHA Center for Mental Health

Joing MHA Center for Mental Health for a one day conference to mental health issues in schools. 

Phone: 
Betsy Blanks
(713) 523-8963 ext. 231

Address:
Region 4 ESC
7145 West Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092

Department of Education

Department of Education guide with tips on how to help students recover from traumatic events. 

Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA

This is a guide for teachers and school leaders to help students deal with loss. 

National Association of School Psychologists

Texas Appleseed

This document has helpful tips for students who are coping with trauma. 

Phone:
Morgan Craven 
(512) 473-2800

Address:
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78701