Hope Child Advocacy Center

05/28/2026

During the summer months, children become more vulnerable to delayed reporting of abuse because they no longer have daily access to trusted school professionals such as teachers, school counselors, and student resource officers. That means summer youth staff and volunteers are often standing in the gap for our children.

Not only are many youth workers mandated reporters, but they also play a critical role in recognizing signs of abuse and knowing how to respond appropriately.

In Texas, 1 in 6 children will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18. It truly takes a community to protect our children, and education is the first step in prevention.

Hope of South Texas Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting a FREE training on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse for Vacation Bible School staff, summer camp workers, volunteers, and community members.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 3805 E. Rio Grande, Victoria, TX

For more information, email [email protected] or call (361) 573-HOPE (4673).

05/26/2026

💙💙 We are so thankful to the Junior League of Victoria for their generous $1,000 donation to Hope of South Texas.

Because of their generous donation, we can create travel backpacks filled with calming and sensory items for our advocates and therapists to use while traveling to schools for therapy sessions, court accompaniments, and SANE accompaniments.

These comfort packs help provide support, reassurance, and a sense of safety to children during some of their most difficult moments. Thank you, Junior League of Victoria, for helping us continue to care for children and families in our community. 💙

05/23/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing May birthdays, Sarah Stewart and Kat Hickl! 💜🎉

Today we celebrate two incredible women who make a difference every single day at Hope.

Sarah, thank you for the compassion, patience, and support you provide as a Clinical Therapist. Your dedication to helping children and families heal does not go unnoticed.

Kat, thank you for the care and advocacy you provide as our SANE Family Advocate. Your strength, kindness, and commitment mean so much to the families we serve.

We are so grateful to have you both on our team and hope this year brings you happiness, success, and all the things you deserve. Help us wish them a very happy birthday! 🎂✨

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to Prosperity Bank of Edna for helping raise awareness during Child Abuse Awareness Month and for collecting and donating items to the Hope of South Texas Rainbow Room. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, compassion, and continued community partnership. 💙
We would also like to thank everyone who came out, shopped, volunteered, and showed their support for Hope and the children and families we serve. Your kindness and encouragement truly make a difference and help us continue our mission of providing hope, healing, and advocacy to children and families across our communities.

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to The Palm Tree Victoria for helping raise awareness during Child Abuse Awareness Month and for donating $1,0000 in proceeds to Hope! We are so grateful for your generosity and community partnership. 💙
And thank you to everyone who came out, shopped, volunteered and showed your support for Hope and the children and families we serve. Your support truly makes a difference!

What an incredible day of shopping, giving back, and supporting the children in our community! 💚🛍️🌴

We are so honored to partner with Hope Child Advocacy Center and present this donation to an organization that does so much to protect, support, and advocate for children and families in our area. Thank you to everyone who shopped local and helped make a difference — your support truly matters! ✨

Together, we can make our community stronger one child at a time!🌴🥰🫶🏼

05/14/2026

This is Peace Officers Memorial Week, and we honor the brave officers who serve and protect our community while remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Hope of South Texas is grateful for the dedication and partnership of the Victoria County Sheriff's Office and Victoria Police Department. We have been blessed to get to know many of these officers and witness their passion and dedication to serving the Victoria community.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 💙

05/12/2026

Today we celebrate Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day 💜

Healing doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen alone. We are so thankful for the compassionate clinicians at Hope of South Texas who walk alongside children and families through some of life’s hardest moments with patience, care, and understanding.

A special thank you to Janie, Heather, Ashley, and Sarah for the incredible work you do every day. Your dedication to helping children heal from trauma creates lasting impact far beyond the walls of our center.

Thank you for being a safe place, a listening ear, and a source of hope for so many families. We appreciate you today and every day 💜

05/08/2026

Happy 3-Year Anniversary to Brashad, our Education & Outreach Coordinator at Hope! 🎉💙

For the past three years, Brashad has been dedicated to spreading awareness, educating our community, and helping make a difference in the lives of children and families. His passion, hard work, and commitment to prevention and advocacy do not go unnoticed.

Thank you, Brashad, for everything you do for Hope and our community. We are so grateful to have you on our team and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead! 💫

05/07/2026

💙💙 Thank you so much for your support!