Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Archives

Foster Care Summit Aims to Coordinate Care for Young Adults

by Roseanna Garza August 14, 2018October 25, 2018

In July, Bexar County housed 1,951 of the state’s 16,995 foster care youth in private and group homes, emergency shelters, and residential treatment centers.

(From left) Jesus, 11, Adrianna, 6, and Angelica, 9, enjoy a meal and dessert at the Haven for Hope BBQ Bash.

New Study Sheds Light on Challenges Facing State’s Homeless Youth

by Roseanna Garza November 15, 2017January 31, 2020

Miranda Vasquez, 19, smiles in her new room at the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives' Koiner House.

Roy Maas Opens Fifth Home For Homeless Youth

by Rocío Guenther May 23, 2017May 24, 2017

Teen CEO Blankets Children with Holiday Warmth

by Ken Rodriguez November 24, 2016November 23, 2016

Lopez Middle School Students Lend their Voices to Abused Peers

by Bekah McNeel October 14, 2016October 14, 2016

The Bridge at the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives center is located at 3103 West Ave. Photo by Camille Garcia.

Roy Maas to Expand, Improve Youth Emergency Shelter

by Camille Garcia May 23, 2016January 31, 2020

A Day in the Life of an RMYA Child: 4:00 PM The kids are home from school and they have "room time", which gives them a chance to settle in and unwind for a moment before chores and evening activities. Courtesy photo.

Youth Raised by the State Find Lifeline at RMYA

by Renee Garvens July 27, 2015October 7, 2016