A Program of

Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults

and the School Districts of Harris County

Together make

"An Effective Partnership"

• School is the major system that touches the lives of all children. It provides the Youth Service Specialist a place to identify and help youth with problems that affect their attendance, classroom behavior, academic achievement and home life.

• CYS provides school based crisis intervention and brief case coordination services, providing assistance to families of children and adolescents who are experiencing problems.

• Services are free and voluntary.

Who can be referred? Any youth and their family whose home and school success is affected by:

• Family Conflict

• Mental Health Issues

• Substance Abuse

• Runaway/Homeless Youth

• Family Violence

• School Related Issues

• Pregnancy

• Financial Problems

• Truancy Issues 

CYS Workers are available to all students of Channelview ISD schools to provide:

• Crisis Intervention

• Information & Referrals

• Supportive Counseling

• Assistance with out of home placements

• Home Visits 

To improve the lives of youth and their families through advocacy, education and personal empowerment