The Children's Shelter Archives - San Antonio Report

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Pending shutdown of foster care home looms as state officials take control of county system

by Lindsey Carnett May 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Another San Antonio emergency shelter for foster children is set to close, sources told the San Antonio Report on Wednesday.

Community Based Care: A Model Designed to Meet the Needs of Foster Youth in Bexar County

by Family Tapestry June 13, 2019January 31, 2020

The third floor hallway is where Children's Court takes place at Bexar County Courthouse.

$2 Million Grant Will Help Double Efforts of Bexar County Children’s Courts

by Roseanna Garza May 1, 2019

Volunteer resident artist Susan Mayfield works with Pre-K 4 SA West Education Center students for the Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens Project to benefit The Children's Shelter.

Artists Help Give Pre-K 4 SA Kids a Voice as San Antonio Citizens

by Nicholas Frank March 11, 2018January 31, 2020

Angela Mercado breastfeeds her daughter Zoryan Miko Mercado, 9 weeks.

Latched: Helping Women of Color Meet Breastfeeding Goals

by Roseanna Garza October 16, 2017October 15, 2017

The Children's Shelter President and CEO Annette Rodriguez.

Business & Tech

From Admin to CEO: Children’s Shelter Leader Marks 20 Years

by Roseanna Garza September 5, 2017January 31, 2020

Sen. Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio) socializes before making an announcement at The Children's Shelter regarding efforts to aid foster children and foster families who are displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

After Harvey: Displaced Foster Care Children Find Friends in SA

by Roseanna Garza August 31, 2017January 31, 2020

Jimmy, 2, (center) feeds his mother Alaska Martinez a pear as his father Jimmy Martinez cleans up his spit from the floor.

Nurse-Family Partnership Fosters Healthy Futures

by Roseanna Garza July 16, 2017November 28, 2017

Child Welfare Advocates: Reforms Signal Hope for State’s Child Protection System

by Roseanna Garza July 7, 2017July 6, 2017

Zaid speaks to a group of fathers at Compadre y Compadre at Steele Elementary School.

Becoming a Better Father at The Children’s Shelter

by Ken Rodriguez April 26, 2017April 27, 2017