South Texas Programs Host Haunted House for Youth
November 11, 2021
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
October 13, 2021
Special events like the “Unity in One” pep rally allow each of our shelters (or “casas”) the opportunity to celebrate themselves and each other!...
Launching Virtual Education at Southwest Key Shelters
October 28, 2020
Education is a huge part of life at Southwest Key. But in 2020, education at Southwest Key needed to go virtual—and fast. ...
The Flores Settlement Agreement – A Visual Guide
October 19, 2020
Learn the impact and history of the Flores Settlement Agreement and how it affects Immigrant Children's Shelters with this infographic....
Why We Use Trauma-Informed Care (And You Should Too)
September 29, 2020
Trauma-Informed Care practices enable Southwest Key Programs to do our best work and truly help children and families thrive....
3 Important Keys to Our Philosophy of Care
September 8, 2020
Learn about a few important keys to our philosophy of care that are present from the moment youth enter our shelter to the day they are unified and leave the shelter....
Alyssa’s Heartwarming History (And Future) Helping Others Heal
July 10, 2020
Six years ago, Alyssa Hernandez spent her evenings assisting immigrants at a local emergency shelter located at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville, Texas. She was the only volunteer at the time with medical experience, helping incoming immigrants to recover from injuries and illnesses after a dangerous journey to the United States. ...
Are You Resilient? Strengthen Your Personal Resilience With These Tips
June 8, 2020
When you think of the word resilience, what comes to mind? Maybe it reminds you of a sturdy material like wood or steel. Or maybe you think about the resilience of groups like certain communities or institutions. Have you ever asked yourself if you’re resilient? Can a single person even be called resilient? ...
SWK Employee Horacio Necoechea Wins “Spirit of Free Arts” Award
May 27, 2020
In February, Horacio Necoechea stood on stage at Free Arts’ annual partner agency conference and accepted the “Spirit of Free Arts” award along with the original artwork Vision by Oliverio Balcells. ...
We Took 3000 Employees Remote in Two Weeks. Here’s How We Did It.
May 26, 2020
It’s March 2020. You know that COVID-19 is hitting the United States and businesses are closing their doors across the country, asking their employees to work from home. You’re going to have to do the same with thousands of staff members at shelters nationwide, including direct care staff who provide treatment for youth in person daily. So how do you do it?...