Welcome to the
HCHD Foundation Children's Health Fund
Dedicated Funds for Children's Health Issues in Harris County
The 2025-2026 Grant Application is now CLOSED
The Harris County Hospital District Foundation manages a permanent endowment devoted to children’s health issues in Harris County. The endowment is a tri-party agreement between Harris County, the Harris Health System, and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation.
The proceeds of this endowment support integrated health projects for children who are not eligible for other similar services and who are at the highest risk in Harris County and Harris Health System.
Please note: Proposals can be for one or two-year projects (1 year per grant cycle). After year two of receiving funds, the applicant may not submit a proposal for a third year. The applicant is required to skip a year, and may apply the following year proposing a new project/program.
THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND GRANT CYCLE RUNS AUGUST THROUGH JULY
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND – PROGRESS REPORT FORM (Due February 28)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND – FINAL REPORT FORM (Due August 31)
Should you have questions, please contact Carolyn Amos at carolyn.amos@harrishealth.org.
Bo’s Place:
Family Grief and Bereavement Support Groups
Catholic Charities:
School Based Behavioral Health Program
Cherish Our Children:
GEMS (Gaining Empowerment in Middle School)
ChildBuilders:
Building Pathways to Healthy Minds in Harris County Head Start Centers
Communities in Schools of Houston, Inc.:
CIS Houston Mobile Mental Health Team
Community Family Centers:
CFC’s Youth Services Programs
Family Houston:
No-Cost Counseling for Children
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council:
Girls Scouts Outreach Program
Harris Health System:
Postpartum Safety Clinic/Texas Health Steps Clinic Postpartum Follow-Up Integration
HealthCorps, Inc.:
HealthCorps in Houston
Houston Achievement Place:
Project CLASS (Children Learning Appropriate Social Skills)
Houston reVision:
Houston ReVision’s Counseling Services
Ibn Sina Foundation:
Expansion of ISF’s Collaborative Mental Health Care Model to Uninsured Children and Families at Additional Clinics
Kid’s Meals, Inc.:
2024 Healthy Meal Delivery Program
Nativity Academy:
Nativity Academy Middle School
Northwest Assistance Ministries:
School Based Behavioral Health Program
Precint4Forward:
Free Mental Health Services for Adolescents at the Bayland Health Clinic
Prevent Blindness Texas:
Star Pupils Children’s Vision Screening, Education and Treatment Program
Recipe for Success Foundation:
Bringing the Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education Program Pasadena ISD
reMind Depression and Bipolar Support:
Free Mental Health Groups and Education to Support Youth
Small Steps Nurturing Center:
Small Steps SET for Life Program – SET Therapist
The Landing:
Comprehensive Behavioral and Mental Health Services for Trafficked Youth
Urban Outreach, Inc.:
After-School Kids Clubs in Apartment Communities
West Street Recovery:
Southside FACCT (Southside Facilitators Advancing for Changes in Children and Teens)
Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston:
YAH Self Care Lab at Cullen MS, Revere MS, and Kashmere HS
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient HealthCorps, Inc.
I wanted to share a recent video sent to me by our wellness Champion teacher Carlos Quinteros at Sharpstown High School. Your investment in the school continues as Carlos took up the mantle to execute much of the HealthCorps programming.
Thank you for giving the students at Sharpstown critical two years of the programming so we could ensure sustainability there. Your funding made the difference!
Ever since Caleb’s first trip to Discover Fitness Foundation (which he lovingly refers to as “Gym-nas-kicks”) he has always looked forward to his Friday outings at the gym. It not only provides him with a physically engaging outlet, but also a safe environment where he is free to express himself fully. Opportunities for him to participate in similar activities outside of these scheduled visits are rare; and when they come up, it is often difficult to ensure that Caleb is able to enjoy the experience, mainly due to his challenges related to autism and social cues. When I pick him up on Fridays, he is always in a great mood, and is quick to mention his trips to Gymnastics, noting foam pits, tumbling, and best of all, having fun and exercising. Discover Fitness’s dedication to serve the special needs community is truly a gift worth appreciating, and we are so blessed that they opened their doors to many children like Caleb who benefit greatly from their organization.
– Caleb’s Family
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Discover Fitness Foundation
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Kid’s Meals, Inc.
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Bo’s Place
Past Recipients
Since 2002, the Children’s Health Fund has granted 55 grants to Harris Health System related programs, 111 grants to Harris County non-profit organizations, and 10 grants to Harris County public programs in the aggregate of $8,219,557.
AIDS Foundation
Alief Independent School District
Bo’s Place
Boys & Girls Club
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
Cherish our Children
ChildBuilders
Children’s Nutrition Research
Communities In School of Houston
Covenant House
Covenant House Texas
Denver Harbor Clinic
Discovery Fitness
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
El Centro del Corazon
Epilepsy Foundation
Eye Care for Kids
Family Services of Greater Houston
Harris County CPS
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Harris County Protective Services
Harris Health System
HealinQ Species Texas
HealthCorps, Inc.
HISD/Lamar HS and One Voice
HISD: Lamar HS Collaborative
Hispanic Health Coalition
Houston Achievement Place
Houston Area Community Services
Houston Area Women’s Center
Houston reVision
Houston-Galveston Institute
Interface Samaritan CounselinQ Center
Kid’s Meals, Inc.
Mental Health Association-Houston
Neighborhood Recovery CDC
Northwest Assistance Ministries
Prevent Blindness Texas
San Francisco Nativity
Santa Maria Hostel, Inc.
SEARCH Homeless Services
Star of Hope
Texas Children’s Hospital
The Women’s Home