Provides information and referral services to anyone in need for 14 counties.

Eligibility: Open

Availability: Open / Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: 14 Counties in East Texas

Address: 911 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

Resource Contact: Chaunte Robinson- (318) 564-5317

Contact:

Website: uwsmithcounty.org

Developmental education, screening, and support for children aged 0-6, parenting support, and early childhood education training.

Eligibility: NA

Availability: Open/ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Free

County(s) Served: Texas

Address: 6141 Paluxy Dr., Suite 132 Tyler, Texas 75703

Resource Contact: (903) 592-1454

Community Partner: Alicia Zavala- 903-592-1454

Website: championsforchildren.org

Early learning education is essential to children's development and prepares them for school. We understand that quality child care is expensive.

Through federal, state, and local funding from the Texas Workforce Commission to Workforce Solutions East Texas, Childcare Services is able to provide scholarships for eligible families and professional development opportunities for early care and education providers.
This program is available for those attending school, currently working, or in the job search.

Eligibility: Each parent and step-parent, living in the household, must be working, attending school, in training/other educational program, or combination of these, at least an average of 25 hours each week over a four-week period.
Must meet income guidelines based on gross household income and family size.
The person applying for services must have primary custody of the child(ren) needing services.
Families who owe recoupment, anywhere in Texas, are not eligible to enroll or continue services until the recoupment has been paid in full.

Availability: Waitlist

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Sliding Scale

County(s) Served: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, or Wood County.
(All counties in Texas do offer CCS; however, the information will be different on funding, how to apply and contacts for other areas)

Address: 4100 Troup Hwy, Tyler TX, 75703 

Resource Contact: Main Office - 903-526-1105 / [email protected]

Community Partner: Stormie Tolar - 903-747 - 1320 -  [email protected]

Website: easttexasworkforce.org/child-care

It is the mission of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc., to provide skills training and vocational opportunities for people with barriers to employment.

Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are different for each service, however, all are welcome to seek/obtain resources through our Good Assist Outreach program.

Availability: Open/ Availabile

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Reduce Cost

County(s) Served: Van Zandt, Henderson, Cherokee, Shelby, Panola, Rusk, Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Wood, Marion, Anderson, Kaufman and Smith

Address: 409 W. Locust and 1817 WSW Loop 323 Tyler, TX - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Resource Contact: Brenda Hampton/Giselle McClure - 903-581-5422

Community Partner: Brenda Hampton 

Website: https://goodwilleasttexas.org

Pre-School program for children and families who qualify.

Eligibility: A child must be 4 before September 1st of that school year and must meet or fall below the federal poverty guidelines. If the child is 3 years old, they must have been diagnosed with a disability through the Tyler ISD Special Education Department (their income does not matter). If a family receives SNAP, TANF, or SSI they automatically qualify. If the child is actively in the foster care system, they also automatically qualify. We serve 200 families each year and start enrollment for the upcoming school years on February 1st that year.

Availability: Waitlist

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Tyler ISD School District

Address: 807 West Glenwood Boulevard, Tyler, TX, USA M-F 8:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Resource Contact: Vicky Arevalo - 903-262-1280

Community Partner: Itzel Diego

Website: https://www.tylerisd.org/page/head-start

An organization that provides comprehensive services (Employment Services, Income-Based Programs, and Trainings) for Employers and Job Seekers.

Eligibility: Receives Childcare Services, SNAP/TANF, Low- Income, Veteran, Current or Former Foster Youth, Pregnant Women/Teens and in need of GED/HS Diploma

Availability: Open / Availabile

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Anderson, Henderson, Rains, Wood, Van Zandt, Rusk, Cherokee, Gregg, Panola, Marion, Upshur, Camp, and Harrison

Address: 4100 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Tx, 75703 & 8AM-5PM

Resource Contact: Front Desk Receptionist can be reached at (903)561-8131

Community Partner: Shantel Jackson (903)747-1342 / Emely Amador (903) 500-7149

Website: www.easttexasworkforce.org

Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood

Eligibility: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or in possession of a bachelor's degree

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Full Cost

County(s) Served: International

Address: P.O. Box 4844, Tyler, Texas 75712  · M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Resource Contact: Carol Henson - 903 - 780 - 4301

Community Partner: Carol Henson, President

Website: www.zphib1920.org

Early HS/Head Start: Services provided are childcare, education, and support services for children ages birth to 5 in low-income households. The program is designed to serve and assist the total development of the child. Health, nutrition, education, and parent involvement services are stress to enable the child to function at an optimum level in his or her environment. The program provides a full-day early childcare program from 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. - Monday-Friday.

Eligibility: A pregnant woman or a child is eligible if:
(i) The family’s income is equal to or below the poverty line; or,
(ii) The family is eligible for or, in the absence of child care, would be potentially eligible for public assistance, including SNAP, TANF child-only payments, or,
(iii) The child is homeless, or,
(iv) The child is in foster care.

Availability: Open \ Availabile

Bilingual: No

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served:International

Address: 1010 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701  Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM

Resource Contact: Fayette Davis 936-208-7271

Community Partner: Fayette Davis

Website: get-cap.org/head-start

BCFS- Healthy Start Tyler is a voluntary and free program for pregnant women, fathers, and families with children up to 18 months old.

* Clients who are eligible will either be placed in case management or education.

* Healthy Start Tyler provides mental health, health and well-being, doula, and free screening and services

Eligibility:* Live in Smith County * Pregnant  * Mother or primary caretaker of a child who is under 18 months old * Father of an expectant baby or a child who is under 18 months old

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: No

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith County

Address: 300 N Hill Ave, Suite A, Tyler TX 75702 · Mondays-Fridays 8AM-5PM

Resource Contact: Gigi Blackwell (CHW) 903-352-4769

Community Partner: Quanisha Dearman (Program Supervisor) (903) 531-2105

Website: BCFSCSD.org/Healthy-Start-Tyler

This program is intended to enhance maternal and child health, child development, children’s school readiness, and family well-being. Through one-on-one caregiver education, basic needs assistance, and community support.

Eligibility: Expecting mothers and caregivers with children in the home between the ages of 0-5

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith County

Address: 300 N. Hill Avenue, Suite B, Tyler, TX 75702

Resource Contact: Karent Allen (903) 279 7283 / [email protected]

Community Partner: Lesley Beasley 903-245-6672 /  [email protected]

Website: https://bcfshhs.org/

The FRC seeks to increase protective factors by teaching parents to be resilient, connect with their community, and learn positive parenting.

Eligibility: Expecting mothers and caregivers with children in the home between the ages of 0-5

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, and Nacogdoches Counties

Address: 300 N. Hill Avenue, Suite 300, Tyler, TX 75702

Resource Contact: Katelyn Watson 210-596-4530 / [email protected]

Community Partner: Lesley Beasley 903-245-6672 /  [email protected]

Website: bcfshhs.org

Parents as Teachers provides parents expecting a child and/or parenting a child under kindergarten age with developmental information and screening, fun school readiness activities, and knowledge of community resources/events at no cost to the family. Services are available in person or virtually, as well as in English/Spanish.

Eligibility:* Expecting a child and/or parenting a child under kindergarten age (up to 5 y/o)

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Gregg, Harrison, and Bowie Counties

Address: 4609 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Texas; 3110 HG Mosley, Suite 104, Longview, TX; 4800 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX Typical hours M-F, 8-5 pm

Contact: 903-279-6609 - Parents as Teachers offices Tyler- 903-534-3754, Gregg/Harrison-903-237-2398, Bowie-903 791-1885

Resource Contact: Tyler- 903-534-3754, Gregg/Harrison-903-237-2398, Bowie-903 791-1885

Community Partner: Shawn Longoria [email protected]

Website: https://communityhealthcore.com/services/parents-as-teachers-pat

Community Resources, Goal Setting, Prenatal Education, Postpartum Education, Childbirth Education, Nutrition Education, Wellness and You Classes, Postpartum Support Group

Eligibility:* Any woman in Smith County, Texas and Cherokee County, Texas
- 18 years or older and either pregnant or recently had a baby
- At least 8 weeks pregnant or have had a baby in the last 6 months
- Have one or more high-risk factors, such as:
> A pregnancy that poses increased health risks for the mom, the baby, or both
> Social challenges that have been identified
> Limited social support

Availability: Open \ Available 

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Cherokee

Address: 112 E. Line Street, Suite 300 · Tyler, Texas 75702 · 8:30 am-5:30 pm (later appointments available by request)

Resource Contact: Tiffany Murray (Maternal Health Program Specialist) - 903-752-4059

Community Partner: Tiffany Murray (Maternal Health Program Specialist) - 903-752-4059

Website: dreamccprogram.com

Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screenings 0-3

Eligibility:* Child ages 0-3

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith County & surrounding counties

Address: 11937 US Hwy 271, Tyler TX 75708 0800-1700

Resource Contact: Alejandro Espinosa 903-877-8640

Community Partner: NA

Website: Medicine.uttyler.edu

We are a supportive program for first-time expectant women who are 29 weeks or less, aimed at reducing barriers and improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Smith/Henderson counties. We pair our participants with a free Registered Nurse who will offer guidance, education, information, advice and encouragement. Our goal is to empower women with knowledge and support for a healthy mom, baby and a smooth transition into parenthood.

Eligibility:* Women who receive any government assistance or are under 18 years old, automatically qualify for our program. If not, an income assessment will need to be done.

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Henderson

Address: 11937 US Hwy 271 Tyler, TX 75708 

Resource Contact: Anna 903-216-2641 (Spanish speaking) or CaSondra 903-258-7508

Community Partner: NA

Website: nursefamilypartnership.org

Supplementation Nutrition Services for Women, Infants, and Children

Eligibility: Mothers who are pregnant, have had a baby in the past 6 months, or are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year, and children under the age of 5. Fathers of children under the age of 5 are also encouraged to be with their children.

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Northeast Texas

Address: 815 N Broadway Ave & 225 E. Amherst, Suite 800 - M:10a-7p, T-F: 8:30a-5:30p;

Resource Contact: (903) 592-7635 - Tyler Broadway · (903) 533-1319 - Tyler Amherst

Community Partner: NA

Website: https://www.mynethealth.org/departments/women-infants-and-children-wic/wic-overview/

Abstinence Education, Substance Use Prevention, Dating/Family Violence Prevention, Vocational Training, & Clothing Closet

Eligibility: Youth 10-19

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Texas

Address: 906 E. Front St Tyler, Texas 75702

Resource Contact: Christy Shackelford · 903-216-9014

Community Partner: Christy Shackelford 

Website: www.christys-safehaven.org

Community presentations, Car seat education, inspection, installation, distribution, Safe sleep education

Eligibility: Safe Riders: A family must be low-income or must be experiencing financial hardship. Primary caregivers must attend an educational session. Expectant families must be in their third trimester.

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: No

Cost:

County(s) Served: Texas

Address: 2521 W Front Street, Tyler, Texas 75702 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Resource Contact: Community Health Improvement Department 903-533-5264

Community Partner: Carla McKenzie

Website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/regional-local-health-operations/texas-public-health-region-4-5-north

Pregnancy and Family Resource Center (Services offered)

Eligibility: Pregnant Women

Availability: Open

Bilingual: No

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: North of I-20 Texas

Address: 215 W. Margaret St, Lindale, TX 75771

Resource Contact: 430-235-4411

Community Partner: 

Website: www.trotterhouselindale.com

Website includes a "find food" button to access food closest to your zip code, Food Pantry and Resource Center location and hours and mobile pantry schedule for finding fresh produce available in different locations throughout Smith and surrounding counties.A "Programs" button is where you can request benefits assistance, nutrition education, recipes, and Nutrition Education, Senior Box and Summer feeding sites

Eligibility: SNAP eligible and low-income population

Availability: Open

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith County and surrounding 26 county area

Address: 3201 Robertson Rd Tyler, TX 75701

Resource Contact: Brenda Peoples 903-253-2002

Community Partner: Micah Brooks 903-253-0162; Jackie Erlandson 903-617-2025

Website: easttexasfoodbank.org

OBGYN

Eligibility: Live in Smith County * Pregnant  * Mother or primary caretaker of a child who is under 18 months old * Father of an expectant baby or a child who is under 18 months old

Availability: Open \ Available 

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Sliding Scale

County(s) Served: Smith County and all surrounding areas

Address: 928. N Glenwood

Resource Contact: Amber Greene - Glenwood Clinic Manager (903) 535-9041

Community Partner: Benjamin Fouse

Website: tylercircleofcare.org

Free Primary Care - Grants that provide free (no cost to the patients) reproductive, primary, and preventative services. 

Eligibility: Primary Health Care and Family Planning Grant / Income-based or Government Assistance

Availability: Open \ Available 

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served:Texas

Address: 11937 US-271, Tyler, TX 75708; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Resource Contact: (903) 877 - 8186

Community Partner: (903) 877 - 8007

Website: https://uthealtheasttexas.com/free-preventive-health-programs

Pregnancy tests, Ultrasounds, STI screening (pregnant females), Options Counseling, Support Services, Parenting Classes, Childbirth Education Classes, Fatherhood 101, Maternity Home, and Adoption Services.

Eligibility: Willingness to participate

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Athens, Lindale, Tyler, Kilgore, Marshall

Address: 1003 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701: M-Th 9-3. Mobile Locations: Athens (Tues 11-3), Kilgore and Marshall (Th 11-3), Lindale (Mon 10-2), West Tyler (Sat 12-4) 

Resource Contact: (903) 592-4495

Community Partner: (903) 592-4495 

Website: Axiacenter.org

The NET Health Center for Healthy Living, established in 2013, stands as a beacon of health and wellness for the Tyler, Texas, community. Housed in a repurposed fire station, The Center was created in response to the rising prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases across East Texas. The Center for Healthy Living offers free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and BMI assessments, as well as referrals for primary care and mental health services. One of its hallmark services is mammogram screening, which has become a cornerstone for the women who visit, providing accessible preventive care and early detection support.

Eligibility:* Live in Smith County * Pregnant  * Mother or primary caretaker of a child who is under 18 months old * Father of an expectant baby or a child who is under 18 months old

Availability: Open to the public

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Northeast Texas

Address: 2815 Frankston Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701 · Mondays-Fridays 8AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM

Resource Contact: Joy Johnson - [email protected] - (903) 593 - 7474

Community Partner: Terrence Ates - [email protected] - (903) 535 - 0020

Website: www.mynethealth.org

We provide free application assistance with Children's CHIP/Medicaid, Pregnancy Medicaid, and SNAP benefits. We also provide assistance with the renewal of those benefits along with Case Assistance and Case Management. We can assist via in-person, by phone and virtually. We have a Health Outreach Bilingual Associate that can assist clients with language barriers.

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria are from Health & Human Services based on age, Citizenship status, household status, and income. To apply, you may need additional documentation, provide prior to scheduling an appointment in which we will inform you of.

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Smith, Gregg, Cherokee, Rusk, Anderson, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Panola and San Augustine Counties

Address: 5610 Old Bullard Rd, Suite 202 Tyler, TX 75703 office hours may vary, We request scheduled appointments, but walk-ins are welcome

Resource Contact: Crystal Marcial, Cindy Ross · (903) 253-8325 

Community Partner: Crystal Marcial [email protected]

Website: cdftexas.org

Under the supervision of the Northeast Texas Immunizations Program, it provides a platform for a diverse membership to come together with like minds to increase awareness of vaccinations to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Through our collaborative efforts, we provide education regarding the safety of immunizations and support activities to raise vaccine coverage.

Eligibility: Contact the facility for eligibility for vaccinations and to become a part of the Northeast Texas Immunizations Coalition.

Availability: Open \ Available 

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Reduced Cost

County(s) Served: Smith and surrounding areas.

Address: 815 N BROADWAY AVE, Tyler, Texas 75702 · Monday through Friday, 8-11 am and 1-4 pm with extended hours on Wednesday until 6 pm

Resource Contact: Sylvia Warren, RN - [email protected] - 903-510-5604

Community Partner: Sylvia Warren, RN - [email protected] - 903-510-5604

Website: www.mynethealth.org

Medicaid health plan for low-income children and pregnant women.

Eligibility: must be determined eligible by HHSC

Availability: Open \ Available 

Bilingual: No

Cost: No Cost

County(s) Served: Northeast Texas

Address: 4519 Troup Hwy 8AM-5PM

Resource Contact: Member services - 1-800-783-5386

Community Partner: Laurel Young - 903-245-7478

Website: www.specialhealth.org

We offer affordable, comprehensive healthcare for the family, including primary care, newborn and pediatrics, as well as dental and behavioral health for all ages. We accept private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and offer services based on income.

Eligibility: Financial screening is required to qualify for the sliding fee scale for services based on income.

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Sliding Scale

County(s) Served: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties.

Address: 4519 Troup Hwy., Tyler, Texas, 75703; Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Resource Contact: Clinic Manager Cody Weishaar [email protected] - (903) 501 - 1747 ext. 8407

Community Partner: Ashley Tompkins - [email protected] - (903) 242 -8925

Website: www.specialhealth.org

Individual (children, adolescents, and adults), Family, and Couples/Marriage counseling services

Eligibility: Affordable counseling services based on a sliding scale of the total household income (gross income), and accepts most major private insurance

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: No

Cost: Sliding Scale

County(s) Served: All of East Texas and surrounding areas 

Address: 6141 Paluxy Drive, Tyler, TX 75703 

Resource Contact: Client Services (903) 593-9141

Community Partner: Client Services (903) 593-9141

Website: werelisteningeasttexas.org

Our organization partners with Bilingual (English and Spanish) Mental Health professionals to provide individuals of all ages the opportunity to learn about suicide, abuse, and addiction prevention regardless of their location. Additionally, and depending on funding, we may also be able to provide individuals with in-person or virtual, one-on-one counseling services.

Eligibility: Anyone

Availability: Open \ Available

Bilingual: Yes

Cost: Reduced Cost

County(s) Served:Texas

Address: P.O Box 416 Hallsville Tx

Resource Contact: Esmeralda Barron: [email protected] - (903) 265-8064

Community Partner: Esmeralda Barron: [email protected] - (903) 265-8064

Website: orchidsofhope.org