Bear Be A Resource for CPS Kids

"Bear necessities" is the giving program through which emergency supplies are provided to any child under the care of harris county CPS, particularly those who are removed from unsafe homes. CPS caseworkers obtain emergency items such as clothing, diapers, food, hygiene items, and shoes from the "Bear rooms" which are housed in CPS offices in houston. Bear room inventory is funded by foundations, family, and corporate grants, as well as cash and in-kind gifts from individuals. Bear employees and volunteers staff the Bear rooms. In 2022, the program received the help of the 1,215 year-round volunteers and served 29,445 children.

"back-to-school" is an annual program that provides school supplies, uniforms, and back packs to children under the care of CPS in harris county. In 2022, this program served 13,866 CPS children with essential items needed to return to school in the fall. This program is funded by corporate grants, foundations, individuals and in-kind donations. Approximately 479 volunteers assisted with this program in 2022.

"bearing gifts" is an annual program that provides toys and gifts to abused and neglected children under the care of CPS during the holiday season. 26,623 children received gifts and toys in december 2022. Caseworkers submit wish lists for the CPS children to Bear staff. Over 1,007 volunteers assisted Bear in 2022 by sorting, boxing, and wrapping gifts. Funds for this program are from foundations, individuals, corporate, church groups, and in-kind donations.