Emergency Housing and Shelters - Texas Foster Youth Justice Project

If you face eviction or are homeless, many groups can help. There are many faith-based organizations and other groups that assist homeless youth, especially those who have left the foster care system. A few of these groups are:

AUSTIN LifeWorks (512) 735-2400	PLANO (near Dallas) City House (972) 424-4626
GALVESTON (near Houston) The Children’s Center, Inc. Crisis Line: (844) 763-8861 Phone: (409) 765-5212	SAN ANTONIO Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (210) 340-7933
NEW BRAUNFELS (between Austin and San Antonio) Connections (830) 629-6571	WACO AREA (Bell, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan, and Milam Counties) Central Texas Youth Services (254) 939-3466

If you need help, but do not recognize a center in your area, then please contact your transition support case manager, local transition center, and your regional PAL office (see how to contact your PAL staff at Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program). You may also contact your local HUD office to find out about other available emergency shelters. If you are a pregnant woman or young mother, there may also be special housing options available to you so let those you contact for help know you are pregnant. Covenant House may also be able to help you find a safe place to live. Go to www.covenanthouse.org and click on Homeless Shelters to find the closest shelter to you.

Visit the Homeless Shelters Directory here to see a complete list of general homeless shelters in Texas. To find help with shelter and many other basic needs, you can call 2-1-1 or go to www.211texas.org.