Parenting Resources

At Family Guidance & Outreach, we know many families in Lubbock rely on programs like SNAP and WIC. If you’re worried about food access during the shutdown, these local organizations can help — today, this week, and beyond.

When disaster strikes, the emotional impact can be overwhelming. For children, the confusion, fear, and grief can be especially difficult to process. In the wake of the devastating Hill Country floods, Family Guidance and Outreach’s Education Specialist John Kirby had an in-depth conversation with Adriana McKinnon, Chief Program Officer of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, to discuss how caregivers can support children through unimaginable loss.

When kids see news of homes washed away, family pets in peril, and rescue boats racing against rising water, they often have questions and fears of their own. Here’s how you can guide the conversation.

Kerrville has taken a brutal hit from recent flooding. Homes have been lost, families displaced, and even pets are stranded. If you can, please step up now. Your cash gift is the most flexible, effective way to get help where it’s needed most. Below are seven vetted, locally led relief efforts you can support immediately.