Please note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
grand Love
Who is this for? Grandparents raising grandchildren in Texas
What is it? Offers assistance with unexpected expenses for grandparents raising their grandchildren, such as school activities, clothing, schools supplies, and other essentials
Where is it available? Throughout the State of Texas
HOW can people learn more? You can get more information at the Grand Love website.
Masonic Home and School of Texas
Who is this for? Families who have a child 21 or under residing in the home and facing financial challenges.
What is it? Provides funding for children’s dental services, therapies for autism spectrum disorder, psychological services and learning disabilities, physical and occupational therapy, tutoring, career counseling, information and referral services
Where is it available? Throughout the State of Texas
HOW can people learn more? You can get more information at the Masonic Home website.
Metrocrest services
Who is this for? Individuals, families, and seniors navigating through crisis situations.
What is it? Metrocrest Services specializes in helping individuals, families, and seniors stabilize their lives. They offer a wide range of services including housing stability assistance, financial coaching and education, a food pantry, employment coaching and job readiness, senior services to help seniors age in place, and seasonal programs focused on children including holiday gifts and food for the summer.
Where is it available? Metrocrest Services provides help to people who live in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and the city of Dallas in Denton County (ZIP code 75287).
HOW can people learn more? You can get more information at the Metrocrest Services website.
adoption care assistance – dfps via HHSC
Who is this for? Families of children adopted from DFPS care who are considered special needs, as sibling groups, or having medical needs or other qualifying situations.
What is it? Adoption assistance consists of the following services:
- Medical assistance for the adopted child, which is generally provided through Medicaid. This benefit assists with the child’s medical and dental care, eye care, durable medical equipment and supplies, psychiatric/behavioral health care, and medical transportation.
- Reimbursement for certain one-time expenses relating to completing the adoption of an eligible child (non-recurring adoption expenses). This benefit provides reimbursement up to $1,200 per child for reasonable and necessary adoption expenses directly related to completing the adoption process. These expenses may include court costs, attorney fees, and other fees directly related to the legal completion of the adoption.
- Monthly payments. The monthly adoption assistance payments are determined based upon the child’s needs and paid to an eligible caregiver (adoptive parent) to help a child after adoptive placement.
Where is it available? Throughout the state of Texas
HOW can people learn more? You can get more information at the DFPS website.