Family Service Center of Galveston County Texas

Programs

1. FSC's Prevention programming, which includes the Family and Youth Success (FAYS) Program, formerly known as STAR (Services To At-Risk Youth) Program, offers counseling and prevention services for youth under age 18 and their families. It helps bring out the best in family life through communication and cooperation. Services are available at FSC offices, schools and community-based settings. Services are free to families in Galveston, Liberty and Chambers Counties and are covered by the State of Texas, Harris and Eliza Kempner Foundation, the Permanent Endowment Fund, the John P. McGovern Foundation, the Mildred Yount Manion Charitable Foundation, United Way Galveston County Mainland.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 2,526 registered clients and provided 18,476 hours of direct service.

   $1,160,624 spent
   30% of program spending

2. The Parenting Initiative seeks to build resilience in our youngest, most vulnerable children and their families through the provision of Incredible Years Parenting Workshops. In Galveston, 137 parents/caregivers completed 6,137 units of service at 5 Galveston-based parenting workshop series, benefitting 134 families and 133 children. In Mainland communities, Mainland-based parenting workshop series benefitting 67 families and 55 children.

   $294,799 spent
   8% of program spending

3. The Victim Support Services Program provides counseling services to victims of crime. The goal of this program is to reduce the traumatic impact of criminal acts on victims of abuse and crime, to enhance their coping skills, and to promote comprehensive victim restoration. Funding for this program was provided by the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, victim services counselors provided 4,719 hours of service to 501 victims of crime and their families.

   $564,937 spent
   14% of program spending

4. Causeway Galveston (CG) emphasizes the critical link between healthy relationships, mental health and well-being, and academic success for all students. The whole school model focuses on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health supports, including the implementation of the following CASEL's SEL Core Competencies:Self-AwarenessSocial AwarenessSelf-ManagementRelationship SkillsResponsible Decision-MakingFamily Service Center provides mental health services in Galveston schools to support this initiative.The Juvenile Justice Program provides on-site counseling and related social services to youth in detention and/or on probation at the Juvenile Justice Center. Through collaboration, youth and their counselor identify goals to enhance healthy choices. Services include group, individual and family counseling. This program is fully supported by Galventon County's Juvenile Justice Department.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 2,525 registered clients and provided 18,476 hours of direct service.

   $189,284 spent
   5% of program spending

5. The Individual and Family Program provides counseling services to adults, children, family and couples. The therapist and client work together to address the client's goals from a strengths-based perspective.This program is fully funded by client fees, insurance and the United Way. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 162 registered clients who received 1,091 hours of direct service.

   $1,328,485 spent
   34% of program spending

6. The Integrated Care Services (previously Community Support Services Program) increases access to counseling and related resources by providing these services to persons of all ages in community-based settings. Currently, Family Service Center is providing services to clients at St. Vincent's House in Galveston. Funding for this program was provided by the Episcopal Health Foundation.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors provided 602 hours of service to 177 unduplicated individuals.

   $237,200 spent
   6% of program spending

7. The Oasis Program offers intensive therapeutic services to youth who have engaged in inappropriate, illegal and/or dangerous sexual behavior. As an alternative to detention, this program allows youth to remain with their families during a structured treatment program. A dual emphasis on helping the youth/family and ensuring the safety of the community are equally balanced. This program is funded in part by Galveston County's Juvenile Justice Department. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 32 registered clients and provided 353 hours of direct service. Level of goal attainment averaged on a three point scale with 3 defined as "Mastery". OASIS treatment goal average 0. There were zero reports of new sexual offenses while in treatment as verified by exit polygraph and/or juvenile probation/justice reports.

   $125,160 spent
   3% of program spending

The 7 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $3,900,489.