CASE for Kids

CASE for Kids provides assistance to child care centers, summer camps and afterschool programs to improve the quality of out-of-school time opportunities.

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

20+ community partners, nonprofit leaders and youth service providers gathered to learn how @hcde_case supports afterschool. From procurement guidance to partnership-building strategies, the session helped organizations discover ways to expand services and support students.

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

#TeamHCDE honored its best at the Celebration of Excellence. Employees from HCDE’s instructional divisions (@HCDEAdultEd, Head Start, @HCDESchools, School-Based Therapy Services and @HCDE_CASE) and the Employees of the Month were honored. https://t.co/jUtI040lVm #SeeTheImpact 🎉

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

The #HCDE Board of Trustees recognized @HCDE_CASE Project Manager Larry Moses II at its regular meeting as the May Employee of the Month. Check out his story and learn how he's bringing lifechanging opportunities to Harris County youth. https://t.co/4t6crEwALH #SeeTheImpact 🎉

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

Meet Larry Moses II, an educator of 16 years inspired by resilience and driven by purpose. Through mentorship and meaningful experiences, he’s helping shape brighter futures for the next generation. #EmployeeOfTheMonth #SeeTheImpact https://t.co/BIJ8QLGZ6E

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

Meet #TeamHCDE's May Employee of the Month: Larry Moses II is a thrill-seeker who leads the effort behind City Connections and County Connections, allowing @HCDE_CASE to connect youth with life-changing experiences. https://t.co/4t6crEwALH #SeeTheImpact #EmployeeoftheMonth 🎉 🎢

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

Congratulations Larry! Thank you for #MakingAfterschoolCool!

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

Meet #TeamHCDE's May Employee of the Month: Larry Moses II is a thrill-seeker who leads the effort behind City Connections and County Connections, allowing @HCDE_CASE to connect youth with life-changing experiences. https://t.co/4t6crEwALH #SeeTheImpact #EmployeeoftheMonth 🎉 🎢

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

From building eco-friendly kingdoms to coding robots that solve real-world problems, nearly 100 students tested their skills at the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge. Check out how these young innovators explored sustainability and engineering: https://t.co/xSp843wVYo #SeetheImpact

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

From hands-on learning to real-world connections, this year’s Afterschool is Cool Expo gave students the tools to start building their future! @hcde_case helps create meaningful opportunities for youth to explore life beyond the classroom. 🏆 #Afterschool #CASEforKids

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! We are shining a light on @HCDE_CASE staff because every young person deserves high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) experiences. Thank you for supporting students' growth, spark curiosity and helping them thrive!

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

At this year’s @hcde_case Afterschool is Cool Expo, local middle and high school students jumped into hands-on learning in financial literacy, college access, and career readiness and left with a Game Plan for Success! 🏆 #CASEforKids #Afterschool

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

Students at @HCDE_CASE Debates Impact Awards heard firsthand how the skills they’re building—communication, confidence and critical thinking—will carry them through college and beyond. And for seniors, the journey ended with the presentation of graduation stoles. #SeetheImpact

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

From hands-on demonstrations to in-depth discussions, hundreds of area youth worked on their "Game Plan for Success" at the @HCDE_CASE Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo. They even got a surprise visit from @UHouston's Shasta & Sasha. https://t.co/quJHyVYOWN #SeeTheImpact 🎉

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

We’re Almost Game Day Ready! A huge THANK YOU to My Brother’s Keeper Houston & the Houston Health Dept. for donating 300 backpacks!  Our students will walk in to the Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo equipped, confident & ready to execute their Game Plan for Success.

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

For @HCDE_CASE employees, the work starts when the bell rings. Bryianna Fips, a regional program coordinator in @GalenaParkISD, was recognized by @afterschool4all as one of the nation’s 2026 Next Generation Afterschool Leaders. Read her story: https://t.co/H0e4yxeFPH #BetheImpact

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

@HCDE_CASE's Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo returns Mar. 28, bringing students to @UHouston to practice financial decision-making, explore college pathways and gain hands-on industry experience. Register now to build your own Game Plan for Success: https://t.co/UtqvhMcDUp!

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#TeamHCDE and the @houstontx City Council honored nearly 100 afterschool programs that earned funding and invested into their communities through the @HCDE_CASE City Connections initiative. Thank you for serving Houston. https://t.co/GmrWbzWT8I #SeeTheImpact 🎉

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

Our @HCDE_CASE Debates program ended a successful 2025-26 season with top performances at the @HoustonUDL City Championships. That included a first-place finish in World Schools Debate by @AliefISD's Kerr High School. https://t.co/m8G3uEFa4s #SeeTheImpact 🎉

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Business savvy and real-world experience came to fruition for @HCDE_CASE programs at the annual Kids’ Day Entrepreneurship market. The learning unit teaches financial literacy, and student put lessons to use by producing and selling goods. https://t.co/h5d4A9ooYg #SeeTheImpact 💵

[CASE for Kids @HCDE_CASE]

We are one month away from the Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo! Students will gain hands-on learning skills and explore various college/career opportunities. Program info, https://t.co/Ev5dc6YmRe | Register, https://t.co/dXC0R3bBoG. Questions? Email [email protected].

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

DYK students from the @diazmusicinstitute were invited to play Latin-inspired orchestra selections at @houmayor John Whitmire's State of the City? As a @HCDE_CASE county and city connections-funded program, their music provided the perfect setting to discuss the city's future.