News & Updates
News & Updates
Safety Changes Everything and Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date
Why stability matters for children in crisis How safety changes everything: When a child arrives at Austin’s House, their world may have changed in a matter of hours. They may have left their home, belongings, routines, and the people they know behind. They might not know what will happen next or how long they’ll be away. In that moment, feeling
More Than a Safe Place for Tonight
More Than a Safe Place for Tonight When a child comes to Austin’s House, everything changes instantly. Home isn’t safe anymore. Routines disappear. A child might not know what tomorrow will bring. That’s why we begin with the basics: A safe bed, clean clothes and shoes that fit, something to eat, a ride to school, help getting to appointments and
Back-to-School at Austin’s House
Back-to-school season often begins with lists. New shoes. Clothes that fit. A backpack, notebooks and pencils. Lunches to pack, transportation to arrange and schedules to coordinate. At Austin’s House, those familiar preparations are part of something much bigger. For a child who has been removed from their home during a time of crisis, returning to school can provide continuity when
July-August Events
Upcoming Community Events We are grateful for the many community events and partners helping support Austin’s House this summer. Here are a few upcoming opportunities to connect with us and support local children in crisis: July 16: Third ThursdayStop by and see us during Third Thursday to sip and support our local downtown merchants and businesses at the Main Street
When You Can’t Foster, You Can Still Help
When people hear about foster care, emergency shelter, family separation, abuse, neglect and difficult situations children should never have to experience, they often want to help. But for many people, the first thought is also the biggest barrier: “I can’t foster.” That is OK. Fostering is important, but it is not the only way to support children who need safety,
How Community Support Helps Austin’s House Care for Children in Crisis
When a child arrives at Austin’s House, it is often during one of the most uncertain moments of their life. Community support is critical to Austin’s House’s ability to care for them in crisis.