Garden of Hope Foster Care Agency

Garden of Hope Foster Care Agency Garden of Hope of Central Texas serves foster care children through Shelter, GRO and CPA services. and Mrs. Ocasio, the founders. In 2016, Mr.

Garden of Hope Central Texas History

The history of Garden of Hope Central Texas began with a husband and wife who opened their home to foster children who needed a safe and loving home in their time of need. After fostering over 90 children and adopting 11, the passion continued to burn in Mr. Wilfredo Ocasio (Junior) established GOH as a non-profit and began a three-year journey to open an emer

gency foster care shelter to keep sibling groups together. In 2019, that dream became a reality, opening the first GOH establishment in Salado, Texas. In 2020, the second emergency shelter was opened in Killeen, Texas. From February 1, 2019-December 31, 2021, Garden of Hope has served over 400 children with the help of dedicated staff, wonderful volunteers, and a strong community. Garden of Hope Central Texas Mission

Our Mission is to bring hope and empowerment to foster care children by connecting them with families and community resources. Garden of Hope Central Texas Core Values

H-Humble –To be humble and provide grace to one another

O-Opportunity -To provide opportunities for you to be your personal best

P-Purpose – To start each day with a purpose

E-Empower- To empower each other



Garden of Hope Strives to Provide Purpose and Passion

Garden of Hope General Residential Operation Purpose: To provide hope in a safe and loving environment for foster care children in their time of need. Garden of Hope Child Placement Agency Purpose: To empower individuals to provide a safe family setting for foster care children. Garden of Hope Resource Center Purpose: Connecting with the community to provide resources to families and agencies that serve foster care children.

Happy Father's Day!Today, we celebrate the fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, kinship caregivers, mentors, coaches, ...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Today, we celebrate the fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, kinship caregivers, mentors, coaches, and father figures who step into a child's life with love, guidance, and commitment.
A father is not defined solely by biology, but by the willingness to show up, provide support, offer encouragement, and help a child navigate life's challenges. For children who have experienced adversity, the presence of a caring and consistent male role model can be life-changing.

Research consistently shows that positive father involvement contributes to:

Greater emotional well-being and self-confidence
Improved academic success
Stronger social and relationship skills
Reduced behavioral concerns
Increased resilience during difficult times

To the foster fathers who open their homes and hearts, the kinship caregivers who provide stability, the mentors who invest their time, and the fathers who faithfully lead their families—your impact reaches far beyond what you may ever see.

Every conversation, every lesson, every act of patience, and every moment of support helps shape a child's future.

Today, we honor you and thank you for the difference you make in the lives of children and families every day.

Happy Father's Day to all the men who choose to love, guide, protect, and inspire. Your influence matters, and your legacy lives on through the lives you touch.

Thank you Greater Vision Community Church for your generous donation!
06/12/2026

Thank you Greater Vision Community Church for your generous donation!

It's sweet summertime! Which means we're ready to provide our families with a summer essentials kit! We are looking for ...
06/10/2026

It's sweet summertime! Which means we're ready to provide our families with a summer essentials kit! We are looking for new donations of the items below (or to sponsor via a monetary donation) and donations to provide pizza to feed our families dinner on Saturday at a community event:

Towels (neutral colors)
Sunscreen
Swimsuits:
Men sizes (S, 3 Mediums, L)
Boys (3T, 3 Smalls, 5 Mediums, Large)
Women's sizes (Small & M
Girls' sizes (5T, Small, Medium, Large)
Goggles of all kinds
Flip Flops gender neutral colors (Youth S, M. L & Adult S, M, L)

Donations can be dropped off at our Resource Center or monetary donations can be made here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu9ASfJj1q7e8835xcZa06

06/01/2026
05/27/2026

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Central Texas we are looking for volunteers for several projects.

1) Bed Build for children needing beds in Central Texas - volunteers to pick up wood and to sand wood for beds

2) Our Resource Center Needs help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm-Teens are welcome

3) Pick up donations for our Resource Center

4) Birthday and Holiday Celebrations

5) Approved Foster Care Babysitters. Must pass Background Check and complete trainings. We will provide all trainings. Must be at 21 years old

05/25/2026

Address

Harker Heights, TX
76548

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