Community Resources

LEANDER ISD RESOURCES

Clothes Closet

Owned and operated by LISD Council of PTAs. Provides gently-used clothes and new underwear and socks to students living in LISD. No income or voucher requirements. Locations and shopping date/times listed on the website. If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Homelessness Services

Provides a variety of support and services to students who lack fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence. This program works to remove barriers to help all students receive the same free and appropriate public education. McKinney-Vento.pdf

Kristen Sterling, District Homeless Liaison 512–570–5931
Alicia Irlbeck, Homeless Liaison Assistant 512–570–0364

LISD Mentoring

Mentorship opportunity for students in LISD. If you have any questions, contact your school counselor or email Heather Neds at [email protected]

CTE: PALs/Leadership | Leander ISD

This is a peer support program with juniors and seniors from the feeder high school. Students in elementary and middle school can access this through the school counselor.

Free/Reduced Lunch

Information regarding school meals and application for free/reduced lunch for those who qualify. If you have any questions regarding Child Nutrition Services, the low-cost meal, or the free or reduced-price meal program, please call 512–570–0670.

Parents As Teachers

Free early education program for families living in LISD with children ages birth to 5 years old. If you have any questions, please call 512–570–0320.

Young Parent Services

Supports young parents and pregnant teens with a variety of services and supports. If you have questions, please contact Young Parent Service Program Manager, Bonnie Hahn at 512–570–0338 or email [email protected]

mLISD Laptop Rental

Students can rent laptops from LISD for the school year. This is free for students who receive free/reduced meals. If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Backpack Program

Works to provide meals and/or snacks for the weekend for families who qualify. Individual to each school and organized by the school counselor at the school. Please contact your school counselor for more information about receiving support.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Central Texas Food Bank

Food pantry and FREE food help: healthy food, applying for government programs, nutrition education, senior programs, mobile pantry, and fresh food for families program and other resources.

Hill Country Community Ministries

Provides food assistance through a food pantry that stocks nonperishable food and essential personal care items.

1005 Lacy Dr, Leander 78641
(512) 259–0360
Hours: Monday - Friday 9–12 noon & 1–3 pm with extended hours on Thursday until 7pm

Reveal Resource Center

Food pantry. No clothes closet at this time, but they are giving out diapers.

1150 S. Bell Blvd, Cedar Park 78613
(512) 981–7721
Hours: Monday 7–8 pm; Tuesday 9–12 noon

Find Food Now

Locates food pantries near you. (512) 282–2111

SNAP

Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - apply on website or call (877) 541–7905

Leander Church of Christ - Brighter Days Food Pantry

Food pantry, clothes closet and HOPE program (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly)

300 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander 78641
(512) 259–4673
Hours: Wednesday 530–7 pm

Benevolence Number:
(512) 259–6928 Clothes Closet

Foundation Communities - Lakeline Station

Food Pantry and Kid’s Cafe site

13635 Rutledge Spur, Austin 78717
(512) 282–2111
Hours: 2nd and 4th Monday 11am-1pm; Monday - Friday 3–5pm (Kids Cafe ONLY)

Foundation Communities - Cardinal Point

Food Pantry

11015 4 Points Drive, Austin 78726
(512) 282–2111
Hours: 2nd and 4th Monday 11am-1pm

Operation Liberty Hill

Food pantry

1401 US-183, Leander 78641
(512) 778–5077
Hours: Tuesday 9–5, Thursday 12–6, Friday 12–1 (perishables only)

Travis County Community Center at Jonestown

Food pantry/Help paying for food/food vouchers

18649 FM 1431, Suite 6A, Jonestown 78645
(512) 854–1500
Hours: by appointment only

Feed the Community at Gateway

Food Pantry

7104 McNeil Road, Austin 78729
(512) 837–2162
Hours: Wednesdays 9–11am

FINANCIAL / HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Christian Resource Center

Comprehensive help for families to reach financial stability.

(512) 591–8620

Texas Baptist Children’s Home

Transitional housing for single mothers age 18 and above, and individuals who have aged out of the foster care system.

1101 N. Mays St., Round Rock 78664
(512) 255–3682

Hope Alliance

Housing for those in abuse situations
1101 Gattis School Rd. #110, Round Rock 78664
(800) 460–7233 (24 hour assistance)

Hill Country Community Ministries

Various forms of emergency financial assistance including rent, security deposits, relocation costs, mortgage payments, and more

(512) 259–0360

The Safe Alliance

Emergency shelter for families in abuse and fleeing situations. Quarantine procedure for those exhibiting symptoms.

Call (512) 267–7233 | Text (737) 888–7233

Foundation Communities

Provides affordable housing in a variety of communities

(512) 447–2026

LifeWorks Housing Program

Provides emergency shelter to permanent housing for homeless youth and young parents 17–26 in Austin

(512) 735–2100

St. Margaret Mary

A variety of free items (furniture, etc.) as well as emergency financial help, including rent or utilities

(512) 259–1056

Westover Hills Church of Christ

Furniture bank, temporary assistance for rent, overnight motels and gas.

(512) 345–6386

Grand Love

Assistance for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Bethany Benevolence Fund

Rent and utility assistance; call to schedule an appointment

(512) 258–6017

EARLY CHILDHOOD / NEW PARENT RESOURCES

Child Care Services (CCS) & Early Learning Program

Provides scholarships for child care. Visit Texas Child Care Solutions to learn how your child may be eligible for a scholarship. Visit the Child Care Availability Portal to find available child care in your area. If you have any questions, call TWC at 800–628–5115

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a government program that provides formula, food, and other nutrition help (counseling, for example) to young families. Contact your local WIC clinic for more information:

Cedar Park WIC Clinic: 512–260–4241
Georgetown WIC Clinic: 512–943–3680
Liberty Hill WIC Clinic: 512–943–3680
Round Rock WIC Clinic: 512–248–3254
Taylor WIC Clinic: 512–238–2109

Any Baby Can

Any Baby Can offers a large range of support for families in English and Spanish, including parent education and classes, mental health support for parents, guidance for first-time parents, healthcare coordination, pediatric therapies, support groups, resources for families with special healthcare needs and much more. Request support via this online form or call 512–454–3743

AVANCE

Provides support for families in English and Spanish including parenting classes, ESL classes, early childhood education, resource coordination, home visits for one-on-one skill-based training, and more. Call (512) 414–6127

Texas Pregnancy Care Network

Provides maternity and baby clothing, food, diapers, formula, temporary shelter, services for the well-being of the parent and child, including counseling, mentoring, job assistance and classes on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. All services are free of charge.

Local providers include:
Children’s Connection (Austin): 512–992–9466
Annunciation Maternity Home (Georgetown) 512–864–7755

Austin Diaper Bank

Provides diapers and wipes to Texas families each month for their babies and children. Austin Diaper Bank provides baby diapers size newborn through 6, Pull-Ups, wipes and Period Supplies. Visit the website to view several locations distributing diapers.

512–710–7232

Free Formula Exchange

A nationwide mutual aid network connecting families who need baby formula to people who have formula to donate, free to use.

Head Start and Early Head Start Program

Actively enrolling students ages 0–5 to provide a research-based curriculum for a stimulating educational environment. All children enrolled in the program receive nutrition, dental, health, vision, hearing, emotional wellness, and educational screenings, as well as appropriate follow-up and treatment when necessary. Visit the website to find your nearest location. If you have questions, please call (512) 763–1400

St, Andrew’s Food and Diaper Pantry

Provides free services, including a food pantry, diapers, formula, and personal hygiene items, to anyone in need regardless of age. The pantry operates on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

512–251–0698

The Cloth Option

Distributes new or gently used cloth diapers and other reusable hygiene products to families in need. Apply Online or call 413–455–0865

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Williamson County Cities & Health District

Provides referrals to families for medical assistance in Williamson Co.

512–943–3600 (Bilingual)

CommUnityCare

If uninsured or without a doctor, call for information on appropriate resources. Services include: Pediatric Dentistry, Pharmacy, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health.

Primary Care 512–978–9015
Pediatrics 512–744–6000
OB/GYN 512–978–8700

Lone Star Circle of Care

Provides medical care (primary care, dental, women’s health), behavioral health care (psych. eval, med management, counseling) for adults and children, and vision care (at the Lake Aire Medical Center in Georgetown, 5 years and older, sliding scale fee)

1 (877) 800–5722

Samaritan Health Ministries

Provides adult and children primary care includes limited mental health services and dental care for (18 and older) uninsured families. In addition, they assist with prescription needs when seen in their clinic. If you need to see a provider, please contact the clinic to schedule an appointment.

(512) 331–5828

Hill Country Community Ministries

HCCM provides vouchers for free eye exams and glasses. As well as new athletic shoes for school-age children.

(512) 259–0360

Vivent Health

Services include: Pharmacy, Dental Care, Behavioral & Mental Healthcare, Food Pantry, Medical Care (HIV and primary care), Housing assistance.

512–458–2437

Free Dental Clinics

Website listing several dental clinics in the Austin area offering the following services: free, sliding scale, low-cost and non-profit dental clinics.

Leander Smiles

We accept Children’s CHIP, Children’s Medicaid, and Pregnant Woman’s Medicaid along with private insurance. We offer competitive pricing for those uninsured. English and Spanish.

512–260–0123

ACC Dental Hygiene School

Patients for preventive services, 6 years or older, are committed to student learning, have time for 3–5 appointments, and can plan for appointments to last 3 hours. You will receive teeth cleaning, x-rays, dental examination all at affordable prices.

(512) 223–5710

Urgent Care for Kids-Sport Physicals

Limited time $25 sport physical special. Cedar Park and Round Rock Locations. Can book online or call (512) 996–9899

GoodRx

Compares prescription prices and provides coupons to provide lower cost in prescriptions.

Respectacle

Respectacle offers quality donated eyeglasses to underserved individuals and communities. Donated glasses are cleaned, categorized, and loaded into our online database based on their prescription. You can donate what you can. There is a small shipping and handling cost for glasses.

Eyes of Hope

VSP Vision’s Eyes of Hope gift certificates provide students up to the age of 19 with access to eye exams and new glasses at no cost through a VSP network doctor in their community. Family income must be at or below 200% of poverty line, Have no vision coverage, not received care through the VSP program in the last 12 months. Contact your child’s school nurse and administrators can request a VSP Eyes of Hope gift certificate through one of their education partners.

Lions Club

Eyeglasses and hearing aids assistance

300 W. Whitestone Blvd Cedar Park TX, 78613

Wilco Care

Wilco indigent health care; 18 years or older, live in Williamson County. Income less than 21% of poverty level, SS Card, Ineligible for Medicaid. 512–248–3252

MAP Insurance

Travis County indigent health care; Can apply online and submit forms online, Based on income within the last 30 days, Uninsured Travis County residents with income below 200%.

512–978–8130

Dollar For

This program serves those that are unable to pay their hospital bills. Must meet income and household requirements. English and Spanish personnel available. This service is free of charge.

Medicaid/Medicare/Chip

Government medical assistance. You can apply online or at your local HHSC office. Click the link to apply only.

Insurance MarketPlace

The health insurance marketplace is for people who don’t have health coverage through their job, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or another source that provides qualifying coverage. Depending on your income, you may be eligible for discounted insurance through the marketplace. To be eligible to use the Marketplace you must live in the United States, you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal resident.

Next Level Urgent Care- Sport Physicals

Offers $40 sports physicals in Williamson and Travis county. Remember to bring in your physical form from your school. Basic sports physical is $40, Level 2 which includes extra paperwork and testing is $65, Level 3 includes basic with an EKG $100.

Smiles Changes Lives

Serves 7–21 year old; Must have “good” oral hygiene, moderate to severe need for braces; Not be wearing braces currently; Family must meet the SCL financial guidelines (varies by geographic location); Be willing to pay the non-refundable $30 (USD) application fee and the non-refundable $650 (USD) required financial investment (per child). Check the website to see if your child qualifies.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Texas Law Help

Online database in which you can filter by issue area and county. This database provides free/pro-bono and reduced fee options.

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

Provides free legal advice and/or representation to those with a civil legal matter that cannot afford an attorney.

512–476–5550

Texas Legal Services Center

Provide free legal advice, education and representation for a variety of issues to those that qualify. Apply online.

Texas Advocacy Project

Free legal services for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Phone lines open from M-F 9am-5pm

800–374–4673

SAFE Alliance

Provides referrals to survivors of child abuse, domestic or dating violence, sexual abuse or assault, or human trafficking. SAFE Legal Services primarily handles cases involving family law, protective orders, housing law, immigration, or victims’ rights or privacy.

Calling 512–267–7233, texting 737–888–7233, or chatting at safeaustin.org/chat.

Texas Foster Youth Project

Free legal help for current or former foster youth in Texas.

1–877–313–3688

Texas Fair Defense Project

Provides legal services to people struggling with paying ticket and court debt, have driver’s license suspensions, or have outstanding warrants.

512–637–5220 (Main Office)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Free legal assistance for those who qualify. Address 45 practice areas including but not limited to- economic and social justice, domestic violence and family law, housing, immigration, labor and employment, public benefits… etc.

956–996–8752

Austin Tenants Council Project

Issue areas include- housing discrimination, tenant-landlord education and information, and housing repair and rehabilitation.

512–474–1961

Immigration Legal Services

Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides affordable immigration legal assistance with a focus on family reunification.

512–651–6100

American Gateways

Immigration legal services at low or no cost. Including- consular process, DACA, Violence Against Women Act, U-Visa, asylum, withholding of removal, bond, parole, and more.

512–478–0546 ext. 200 (Main Office)

Austin Bar Veterans Assistance Programs

Provides free legal advice clinics for qualified, low-income veterans, active-duty or reserve-duty service members, and their families

512–472–0279

Disability Rights Texas

Legal representation and advocacy for disability rights issues. Intake Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm or apply online at: intake.DRTx.org.

512–454–4816 (Austin)
800–252–9108 (Main Office)

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

The Match Program: reduced fee legal assistance for those with modest income that do not qualify for free/pro-bono services yet cannot afford regular legal fees. Legal assistance for family law matters, guardianship cases, and drafting simple wills..

You must call the LRS office to qualify. Call (512) 472–8303 (in Austin) or toll free at (866) 303–8303.

TRANSPORTATION

Cap Metro

Austin and parts of Williamson county transit services. Check online for schedules and maps of locations and fare rates.

CARTS

Transportation tailored specifically for each community. Curb-to Curb services can be reserved by phone. They can take you to your destination and then back home again.

(512) 478–7433

Leander Transit Services

Leander has three different transit services. The first is the Rail which will take you to different Austin locations. The Express Route 985 will also take you to different Austin locations. And Pick up Leander which is an on-demand transit service with curb to curb services within a designated zone. Click the link to identify which transportation service might work best for you. Should a link be included?

Medicaid’s Medical Transportation Program

This program provides rides to medical or dental appointments for Medicaid clients who have no other means of transportation. In addition, you can get assistance with gas if you have your own car for medical appointments. Please call at least 2 days before the appointment.

(877)-633–8747

Charity Cars

Victims of DV, Medically Needy, Victims of natural disasters, Families transitioning from public assistance to work, families living in transitional living shelters, the working poor, veterans/military. 1–800–242–7489

FAMILY RELATED RESOURCES

Cedar Park Public Library

Programs available include Books for Babies, Summer Reading Club, Youth STEM programs, access to computers, printing, study rooms, wi-fi and various events throughout the year.

(512) 401–5600

Leander Public Library

Programs include Summer Reading Club, Teen Service Projects (Grades 6–12), Adult Game Night, Adult Writing Club, Puzzle Swap (All ages), access to computers, printers, wi-fi and various events throughout the year.

512–259–5259

Georgetown Public Library

Programs include storytime, Teen Advisory Committee, Teen Ongoing Events, La Esquina Latina, Tax Help, access to computers, printers, study rooms, wi-fi and various events throughout the year.

(512) 930–3551

GENERAL RESOURCES

Find Help

Food, bill assistance and other resources

211 Texas / United Way

General information regarding assistance with food, clothing, housing, rent assistance, and more Call 211.