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K'STAR is a non-profit, community-based organization creating safe and caring environments for youth and families in 14 Texas counties. Since 1991, we have been empowering individuals to achieve long-term success through counseling, shelter services, and comprehensive support.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can heal from trauma, develop necessary life skills, and successfully transition into independent living.

1. Emergency Shelter

  • Provides a nurturing and safe environment for children in crisis, including those fleeing abuse, neglect, or homelessness.

2. Counseling & Psychotherapy

  • Free individual and family counseling to address trauma, mental health concerns, and parenting issues.
  • Crisis hotline available 24/7 for urgent interventions.

3. Parenting Support

  • Educational classes to equip parents with effective parenting skills and strategies for healthy family dynamics.
  • Support for families facing truancy, runaways, and other family challenges.

4. Reporting Abuse

  • Dedicated hotline and online platform to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

5. Community Outreach

  • Regularly organizes events and fundraising campaigns to raise awareness and generate vital funding.

Who We Serve

K'STAR serves youth and families in:

  • Bandera
  • Blanco
  • Burnet
  • Edwards
  • Gillespie
  • Kendall
  • Kerr
  • Kimble
  • Llano
  • Mason
  • Medina
  • Menard
  • Real
  • Uvalde

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support is crucial in empowering young people and families to heal and thrive. You can contribute by:

  • Financial donations: Every dollar helps us provide essential services.
  • Volunteering: Share your time and talents.
  • In-kind donations: Support our efforts with essential supplies and resources.
Reviews
Positive: The staff is praised for being friendly, understanding, and caring, making the experience feel safe and warm.
Negative: The care is criticized for being lazy and dismissive, with some staff members showing a lack of concern for children's and employees' well-being.

Overall Experience

Reviews of this institution highlight a stark contrast in experiences, with some praising the care and staff, while others express disappointment and concern.

Staff and Care

Positive Experience

Some reviewers, such as Rosalee Elmore, Dalila Arevalo, Heather Marie Burkes, and Heather Liserio, praised the staff for being friendly, understanding, and caring. They appreciated the attention given to their well-being and felt safe during their stay.

Negative Experience

On the other hand, Tyler Gerber and Sebastian Tugwell had negative experiences with the staff. They described the care as lazy and dismissive, with some staff members being uncaring towards children and employees.

Reputation

The institution's reputation is also a topic of discussion, with some reviewers referencing it as "K jail, " suggesting a negative perception among children.

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