SET supports the people who support children and families. Your help will make a big difference!
Our wishlists include practical support items for appreciation events to ensure workers feel seen and valued. These lists are updated regularly as events are scheduled.
CLICK HERE to find out more about appreciation events!
You can also donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout at Walmart. Search for “Social Empowerment Texas” on the WALMART SITE or app. *It may be necessary to remove the checkbox for “local area filter”.
Financial gifts help SET provide "Kudos" care packages for Child Protective Services workers, fund office appreciation events, and professional development scholarships.
We prioritize individual wellbeing through dedicated volunteer support, encouragement, and consistent recognition of personal milestones.
Matches staff with long-term dedicated volunteer supporters.
Provides worker-requested support for individual staff members.
Recognizes employee birthdays and annual work anniversaries.
We help foster a positive workplace environment through appreciation events, pop-ins, and thoughtful gifts.
Distributes staff gifts during official recognition events.
Delivers unannounced office snacks to encourage workers.
We strengthen the workforce by facilitating community resource connections, financing professional growth, championing policy reforms, and enhancing visitation spaces.
Connects staff and provides support through community partners and resources.
Provides funding for staff training and professional conference attendance.
Advocates for better pay, smaller caseloads, wellbeing improvements and retention initiatives.
Upgrades and revitalizes visitation areas and office rainbow rooms.
Learn more about our APPRECIATION EVENTS below!
Make a direct impact on an individual child protection professional through the Social Stars program, which pairs you with a professional actively seeking encouragement. We ask for a one-year commitment with touchpoints at least twice a month. You will receive full training beforehand and can adapt your communication style and schedule to fit what works best for both of you.
Our volunteers play a vital role in uplifting and empowering child protection professionals across our community. Whether you have five minutes to write a card, five hours for a data project, or a desire to build a meaningful long-term relationship with a worker, we have a place for you.
Assist with flexible virtual data projects on your own schedule.
Write and mail handwritten messages of encouragement to social workers.
Build brand awareness, create content, and design marketing materials.
Guide SET through a 3-year term involving quarterly meetings and active committee work.
Join the Marketing & Development or Finance committee to support specific organizational goals.
Provide program guidance during quarterly virtual meetings using your lived experience in the foster care system.
Serve as a local point of contact in your specific Region 7 community to support events or immediate office needs.
Create simple blankets as a group to comfort children in need or to include in staff appreciation gifts.
Assemble practical kits with snacks and supplies for social workers who spend long hours driving.
Help upgrade local CPS office rooms by providing fresh paint, toys and essential supplies.
Partner with us to host or support group appreciation meals and events for staff throughout the year
If you have questions about your group or business volunteering, please email Lauren at [email protected]
Know a child protection professional navigating a difficult week? Nominate them for a "Kudos" Care Package so they feel seen, encouraged, and supported.
Could your office use extra encouragement and community connection? Please reach out to nominate your office for an appreciation event brought to your office.
There are several different types of sponsorship opportunities to meet the needs of all types of companies, especially because Social Empowerment Texas supports the dedicated professionals navigating child protection in our local communities, providing the practical support they need to build resilience. Sponsorships may include:
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Social Empowerment Texas exists to empower child protection professionals and support services staff working for CPS by providing encouragement, relationship and support so that they stay in their job longer, support children towards permanency quicker and foster parents foster longer.
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