North Texas is filled with organizations serving today’s youth. This category lists agencies that offer specific programs for children and young adults. Please refer to other categories throughout this handbook for more resources.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dallas (www.bbbsmentors.org) 214-871-0876
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tarrant County (www.bbbs-tc.org) 817-877-4277
Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Arlington and Mansfield (www.bigsarl.org) 817-277-1148
Matches adult volunteers with youth ages 7-14, primarily from single-parent families. (F SP)

Boy Scouts of America
Circle Ten Council (www.circle10.org) 214-902-6700
Longhorn Council (www.longhorncouncil.org) 817-624-5500
Educational program for character building, citizenship training and personal fitness for boys ages 7-18. ($ SP)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington, Inc. (www.bgcarltx.org) Metro/817-265-7211
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas 214-821-2950
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth (www.bgcfortworth.org) 817-834-4711
Boys and Girls Clubs of Richardson (www.bgca.org) 469-593-3418
Offers programs for youth ages 6-18, including recreation, education and athletics. ($ SP)

The Bridge Emergency Youth Services, Fort Worth 24 hrs/817-335-4673; 888-296-8099
24-hour crisis hotline for youth and parents. Individual, group and family counseling. Emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17. (F SP) (www.webbspage.com/bridge)

Buckner Children and Family Services, Dallas 214-328-3141
Group care for youth ages 5-18; foster family care and financial assistance for youth in their own homes. (F SP) (www.buckner.org)

Calumet Community Center, Dallas 214-467-1966
After-school and summer programs for children and youth in West Oak Cliff. Cyber Cafe computer lab. Senior support group, adult education, GED and ESL classes. ($ SP)

Camp Fire USA, First Texas Council, Fort Worth (www.firsttexascampfire.org) 817-831-2111
Camp Fire USA, Lone Star Council, Dallas (www.campfiredallas.org) 214-824-1122
Offers outdoor and after-school programs, club memberships, self-reliance courses and activities for youth ages 5-18. Youth development agency. ($ SP)

C.I.T.Y. (Collin Intervention To Youth) Family Center 972-424-4626; 24-hour Crisis Hotline 972-509-5437
Counseling and educational services for youth and parents.
(F) (www.cityhouse.org)

C.I.T.Y. House, Plano 24 hrs/972-423-7057
Youth emergency shelter for children ages 10-17. (F SP)

City of Dallas Youth Services Office 214-243-1588
Coordinates City of Dallas youth programs and maintains a database of youth services.
(F SP) (www.ci.dallas.tx.us/youth)

City of Irving Teen Court 972-721-3601
Provides a voluntary alternative to the municipal court for youth ages 10 through high school who have been charged with a Class “C” misdemeanor. ($ SP) (www.ci.irving.tx.us)

Dallas Challenge, Inc. 972-566-4680
Provides intervention, referrals, education and support to adolescents facing substance abuse and other problems. (F $ SP)

Girl Scouts, Tejas Council, Dallas (www.tejasgsc.org) 972-349-2400
Girl Scouts, Circle T Council, Fort Worth (www.circletgsc.org) 817-737-7272
Girl Scouts, Cross Timbers Council (www.girlscoutsctc.com)
(Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Montague, Wise counties) 940-243-1314
Program of activities designed to build character, patriotism and community service skills for girls ages 5-17. ($ SP)

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas 214-654-4530
Programs in careers, education, health, sports and self-reliance for girls ages 6-18. Annual fee of $10. ($ SP) (www.girlsincdallas.org)

Girls Inc. of Tarrant County 817-468-0306
After-school activity programs for youth ages 5-12; teen center and educational programs for youth ages 11-18. (S SP) (www.tcgirlsinc.org)

Hope Tutoring Center, Inc., Arlington 817-860-7757
Free tutoring in a safe, caring environment for those in grades 4-8.
(F) (www.hopetutoring.com)

I Am That I Am Training Center, Dallas 214-372-6838
After-school program for at-risk, abused or neglected youth ages 7-17. Anti-gang/anti-violence programs. Charter School for grades 4-12. (F)

Jonathan’s Place, Dallas 214-827-9595
A home for abused, neglected and abandoned children ages 0-11. (S SP) (www.kidnet.org)

Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, Dallas 214-943-6073
Counseling, interview training and job placement assistance for youth ages 16-21.
(F SP) (www.dallascan.org)

Salesmanship Club Youth Camp, Dallas 214-915-4700
Year-round residential treatment in a camp setting for boys ages 12-14 and girls ages 13-16 who have experienced emotional and behavioral problems. (S SP) (www.salesmanshipclub.org)

Services to At-Risk Youth (STAR), Fort Worth 817-335-4673
Provides intervention and family preservation services to youth ages 7-17 and their families.
(F SP) (www.webbspage.com/bridge)

Star Sitter Babysitting Program, Arlington 817-548-6400
Program to teach youth ages 11-16 babysitting skills and techniques. Covers infant and toddler CPR and other safety and emergency skills. ($)

Texas Health Steps, Tarrant County 877-847-8377
Information and education regarding preventive medical, dental and vision checkups. Available to youth ages 0-21 who are Medicaid recipients. (F SP) (www.state.tx.us.com)

Wise County Extension Service/4-H Youth Progrom, Decautor 940-627-3341
Agricultural, family and consumer science and leadership skills taught to youth ages 8-18. (F)