Hope Happens at
Helping Hand Home
We are innovation
with a heart.
We heal the
Whole Child.
We want every child we serve to feel
safe, seen & loved.
Lend a
helping hand.
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, Helping Hand Home has served children who have experienced complex trauma. Our mission is to bring hope and healing to children and families through a continuum of trauma-informed, therapeutic care, including residential, foster, adoption, and support services.
Foster, Adoption & Post-Adopt Services
Residential & Therapeutic Services
University of Texas Charter School
Ways You Can Help
Commitment to Quality
Helping Hand Home has achieved international accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA) for over eight years. This means that our programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet the highest standards of best practice, ensuring the best outcomes for our children and families.
Latest News
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Explore Our 2025 Impact Report
Every child deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and believe in a brighter future. Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, Helping Hand Home continued to provide hope and healing to children and families across Central Texas throughout 2025. We are proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the lives changed, milestones achieved, and…Continue reading “Explore Our 2025 Impact Report”
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Employee Spotlight – KXAN Featured Segment
Helping Hand Home was recently featured by KXAN, highlighting the life-changing services we have provided to children and families for 133 years. During the segment, staff member Mitchell Kagel, a Therapeutic Childcare Specialist (TCCS) and member of our C.A.R.E. Team, shared firsthand how our trauma-informed services make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives…Continue reading “Employee Spotlight – KXAN Featured Segment”
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Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season
As the holiday season fills our homes with warmth and joy, we are reminded of the simple gifts that mean the most: love, safety, and belonging. For many of the children in our care who have experienced complex trauma and uncertainty, those gifts can feel out of reach. But Hope has the power to change…Continue reading “Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season”
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Champions for Children Awards Luncheon 2025
Join us for the 26th Annual Champions for Children Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the JW Marriott Austin. 🏆️Help us honor incredible difference-makers in our community who work tirelessly to create brighter futures for children. Together, we’ll celebrate their dedication and continue providing hope and healing to the children and families we…Continue reading “Champions for Children Awards Luncheon 2025”
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