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Resources
Welcome to our village!
We are here to support you.
Support will look different for every family but we want to make sure that you have help with clothing extra curricular activities, and gifts at Christmas at the minimum. As needs arise we want to hear from you! We also want to provide support with additional training and support groups as well as fun events for your whole family to connect with other families!
LICENSING-RELATED
CPR – BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Some local certification resources used by our families:
NTX CPR (Adrian Graham) www.ntxcpr.com
CPR First Aid Instructor / Teresa / 214-542-8346
CPR First Aid Instructor / Gregorita Smith / 817-999-6155
Heart Trust CPR
FIRE INSPECTION CHECK-LIST
Review this information first: Here
SHERMAN FIRE MARSHALL:
4909 Texoma Pkwy,
Denison, TX 75021
1-800-446-0385
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You can also reach out to your local police department and ask if they will perform your Home Health and Fire Inspection. You can also contact the State for a “Fee Based Inspection” and schedule an appointment: Here
GAS LINE INSPECTION
Most licensed and insured plumbers can perform this work.
PROPANE LINE INSPECTION
Most licensed and insured propane distributors can perform this work.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION COMPANIES
THE CLOTH OPTION / FREE CLOTH DIAPER LOAN PROGRAM
**This also includes adult size diapers**
Contact: Sarah Spikeson / 425-502-0421 Website: here
GRAYSON COUNTY DIAPER BANK
Now distributing in Cooke County
First Friday of Every Month at Workforce Solutions Texoma / 8:00AM – 11:00AM
Made possible through Texoma Council of Governments / 903-813-3541
AMAZON PRIME
Foster families qualify for discounted Amazon Prime Memberships: Here
FOSTER CLOSETS
New Bedroom Furniture/Mattresses
Ashley Home Furniture-Application Here
PEDIATRICIANS
This is not an exhaustive list of dentists used by our families, but feel free to start with this list:
Ashley Trowbridge / Sherman-Denison / 903-416-6200
Texoma Medical Center Pediatrics/ 903-416-4000
Hilltop Pediatrics/ 903-957-0050
DENTISTS
Pediatric Dentistry of Sherman/ 903-892-2246
Peppermint Dental & Orthodontics Sherman/ 903-686-1897
Van Alstyne Dental/ 903-712-4440
McKinney Pediatric Dentistry/ 972-984-7890
VISION PROVIDERS
Patterson Optical/ 903-868-2020
COUNSELORS
JJ Robinson – Hope for Texoma / Sherman / 903-375-0055 / Website
THERAPISTS
Play Therapy -Suzonne Schroeder with Stonegate Behavioral / Website
Early Childhood Services (ECI) – Birth through 36 Months: Here
Through MHMR; You or Your CPS worker can make a referral
STAR HEALTH / SUPERIOR MEDICAID
Superior Information: Here
(Locate Superior HealthPlan Doctors and Resources)
Health Passport: Here
(Foster Children’s Medical Records Online)
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DFPS) - RESOURCES
Texas Service Levels Resource Guide: Here
Information for Older Youth
Services Available to Older Youth: Here
Transitional Living Services: Here / Overview of Transitional Services: Here Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program: Here
State College Tuition Waiver Information: Here
TEXAS WIC
Foster children are eligible for WIC: Here
FOSTER/ADOPTION AGENCIES
This is not an exhaustive list of agencies used by our families, but feel free to start with this list:
CK FAMILY SERVICES / 817-516-9100 / Website
HARBOR OF HOPE / 817-304-8207 / Website
ARROW CHILD & FAMILY MINISTRIES / 817-672-2300 / Website