Houston reVision Keeping Kids In School

Houston reVision has a Keeping Kids in School program. This program addresses the needs of the highest-risk kids in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to keep them in school and out of the juvenile justice system. This is done by increasing school connectedness of students that engage in behaviors for which they would face disciplinary action, suspension, and/or arrest. Houston: reVision’s Keeping Kids in School program promotes school connectedness and improves student health and academic achievement through partnerships with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). 

Houston reVision serves disconnected youth who are struggling with their behavior and engagement at school and in their communities in the Southwest Houston area in Harris County. These youth are experiencing issues including extreme poverty, absent or incarcerated parents, are gang affected, and may witness violence and drug use in their homes. Many have undiagnosed behavioral health issues, are food insecure, and lack basic necessities like clothes, shoes, and hygiene items. Youth referred to reVision are, on average, two grade levels behind where they should be academically. Many of these youth are at risk of or have already become system-involved through the school disciplinary process or the juvenile justice system. Many are involved in both systems already. reVision has significant expertise working with this youth population, particularly working with gang members and gang-affected youth.

Through our Keeping Kids in School program, Houston: reVision has worked with HISD administrators and staff to change disciplinary protocols and adopt school-specific programming to keep students in school and out of contact with the juvenile justice system. Keeping Kids in School demonstrates how reVision creates pathways for increased partnership and catalyzing systemic change.

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the district making an increasingly significant impact on the most disaffected youth of our community.

Houston reVision is always seeking to partner with other organizations or agencies to provide support or resources to youth and young adults.