Annual Reports - Southwest Key Programs

Southwest Key Partners with KABOOM! For New Playground

Did you know there’s a sharp divide between families who have access to a public playground and families that don’t? That’s where KABOOM! comes in.

South Texas Programs Host Haunted House for Youth

This past October, Southwest Key's South Texas region celebrated its first Annual Haunted House event at our regional HQ!

Youth Show Their Spirit at South Texas Pep Rally

Special events like the “Unity in One” pep rally allow each of our shelters (or “casas”) the opportunity to celebrate themselves and each other!

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What are Post Release Services for Unaccompanied Minors?

What does Community-Based Care really mean? It’s a term that can have many different definitions, all depending on context.

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What are Community-Based Programs?

What does Community-Based Care really mean? It’s a term that can have many different definitions, all depending on context.

Spirit of Service Awards: Top Tier Programs, CommUNITY, and Above & Beyond Awards

Congratulations to our Spirit of Service Award winners! This time, we're revealing our Top Tier Programs, CommUNITY, and Above & Beyond award winners.

Spirit of Service Awards: Rising Stars & Innovation Awards

Congratulations to our Spirit of Service Award winners! This time, we're revealing our Rising Stars & Innovation Award winners.

Spirit of Service Awards: Leaders of the Year & Forever Familia Awards

Congratulations to our Spirit of Service Award winners! This time, we're revealing our Leaders of the Year & Forever Familia Award winners.

Burned Out? You Might Have Compassion Fatigue

To undertake the noble task of being a mental health hero and providing care to people who have experienced severe forms of trauma, it’s important to have compassion.

From Seed to Plant: Nueces County Student Garden

From Seed to Plant: Nueces County JJAEP’s Student Garden

After weeks of preparation, the Nueces County JJAEP were excited to finally kick off the official start of Spring. How? A new student garden.

The School-to-Prison Pipeline: How Schools Are Failing Students

National experts have established a dangerous link: School discipline, dropout rates, and referrals enable the school-to-prison pipeline.

We Asked Latina Entrepreneur Academy Winners for Business Advice. Here’s What They Said.

Trina Price and Nancy Flores are bright, motivated entrepreneurs with fantastic ideas. We were able to sit down with them and learn more about their vision, along with what advice they’d share with aspiring business leaders.

Recognizing #SWKHeroes: Steadfast Perseverance and Courageous Leadership

We're proud to honor three more #SWKHeroes. Congratulations to Alejandra Calderon, Stefanie Miranda and Lazara Arroyo!

De-escalation Strategies and How to Use Them

When a person experiences any form of trauma, certain things can trigger severe reactions. De-escalation strategies can help people recover from these reactions.

Community Partners Help Create Bright Memories in 2020

Serving kids and families is more than a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we have Southwest Key’s Employee Giving fund. We want to keep giving back to the communities and families in need, especially during tough times.

How Local Soldiers Began Tutoring Bell County JJAEP Students

With students struggling to stay engaged this school year, Bell County JJAEP found an surprising opportunity for engagement with the nearby Fort Hood.