Central Texas Table of Grace

The children we will serve have been removed from their family homes through no fault of their own. Most have been the victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Others are the children of parents who, for a variety of reasons, cannot or will not care for them and keep them safe. There are not enough foster homes to accommodate our communitys need. The lack of shelter space creates many problems for kids. The shortage makes it nearly impossible to place siblings together. When a foster home is not able to accommodate multiple children, a child might be placed anywhere in the state, making it difficult for family members who care for them to be supportive. Being taken from ones home is a critical moment in a troubled childs life. We want to provide support for these children that are between the ages of 6 and 17. We are developing a comprehensive temporary shelter services program that is structured to meet the unique needs of each child and teen. Central Texas Table of Grace will ...