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Project Hope

Project Hope provides services for survivors of sex trafficking in a safe, non-judgmental space where youth can access immediate support, basic needs, and trauma-informed care. Survivors are offered essential resources such as case management, medical services, and life skills training to help survivors heal and regain stability. By fostering a supportive community, we can empower survivors to rebuild their lives and work toward long-term independence.

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Program Description

Project Hope strives to increase the identification of sex trafficking survivors ages 13-25 served through CTYS programs within Bell, McLennan, and Coryell counties. The program provides specialized groups, case management, support and referral services to assist sex trafficking survivors in recovery and restoration. This program is run by the Youth Advocate Coordinator and is the main point of contact for youth participating in this program.

Qualifying Criteria

  • ​Seeking survivor services

  • Homeless seeking services

  • Age meets program requirements

Services Offered

  • ​Mental and physical health care referral

    • CTYS assists in referring participants to therapists, psychologists, primary care physicians, etc

  • Transportation assistance ( case by case )​​​

  • Emergency meal assistance

    • Short-term meal provisions

  • Assistance in completing education enrollment

    • CTYS can provide clothing for school attendance

    • CTYS helps with enrollment paperwork

    • CTYS partners with secondary schools to provide higher education for program participants

  • Assistance in obtaining employment

    • CTYS aids in pick up and drop off of paper applications and filling out online applications

    • CTYS assists participants in acquiring appropriate work attire

    • CTYS partners with companies to provide employment for program participants

  • Hygiene assistance /Basic Needs

    • Participants are provided with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc

  • State I.D. assistance for those seeking employment assistance

    • CTYS helps with paperwork and communication with agencies

  • Referrals to qualified agency programs, and assistance with other external agency services

    • CTYS will identify participant needs that overlap with other CTYS programs
    • CYTS will assist in meeting participant needs that are outside of the agency, such as food pantries
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Project Hope Team

Call us:

254-939-3466

Fax us:

254-939-2103

Find us: 

204 N. East Street, Suite A 

Belton, Texas 76513

This website is supported by Grant Numbers 90CX7557, 90CY7595, and 90YZ0047 from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau.

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