UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Client Services now has two Case Managers, one of whom is bilingual. The team has developed a new program titled The Freedom Bloom Project, an 8-week trauma-informed program that focuses on building a variety of essential skills, including financial literacy, job readiness, understanding trauma and the brain, and empowerment.We also launched the Route to Independence Transportation Program, which helps clients learn how to navigate and utilize public transportation. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, ensuring holistic and individualized support.In addition, Client Services continues to strengthen partnerships with outside organizations to expand resources and opportunities for clients. These collaborations help provide access to employment pathways, financial education, mental health support, and community engagement opportunities, ensuring that clients receive wraparound care and long-term stability.Most recently, we introduced Brewed for Success, a new collaborative program with A 2nd Cup, which focuses on developing practical job skills, customer service experience, and workplace readiness through hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

Our Community Awareness efforts continue to make a meaningful impact through trainings and educational sessions with youth and young adults in residential facilities, schools, and jails. These sessions focus on increasing awareness around human trafficking, healthy relationships, boundaries, and personal empowerment.We have continued to build and strengthen relationships, particularly with Cenikor, a chemical dependency agency, and the Harris County Jail, where our team provides ongoing education and support. These partnerships have also expanded into Fort Bend County, where we now collaborate with residential agencies and the Fort Bend Juvenile Detention Center, broadening our regional reach and deepening our engagement with vulnerable populations.Additionally, we have sustained our focus on serving and supporting the LGBTQ+ community through partnerships with Tonys Place and Madison High School, in collaboration with Civic Heart, a relationship that has remained strong for over seven years. These partnerships allow us to create safe, inclusive spaces where youth can learn, connect, and access critical resources.