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Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at-risk teens, giving them needed support, encouragement and hope to live a better life. Our programs cover the vital needs of teens, including emergency shelter, transitional living, pregnant and parenting teen services, individual, group and family counseling, street outreach and educational intervention. Promise House is dedicated to providing the strength, stability and hope that teens need today to fulfill their promise for a healthy, productive and self-sufficient tomorrow. Since 1984, Promise House has had an open door 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to youth and families in crisis serving over 70,000 teens and families in North Texas.

VISION

The vision of Promise House is that every youth has a safe and nurturing place to call home.

CORE PURPOSE

Promise House moves youth in crisis toward safety and success.

We accomplish this through:

Crisis Intervention
Emergency Shelter and Long-term Housing
Case Management and Counseling Services
Education Services
Advocacy
Outreach

CORE VALUES

  • Exhibiting a passionate commitment to our mission,
  • Fostering a consistent attitude of compassionate service,
  • Courageously advocating for teens,
  • Acting with the highest levels of personal and professional integrity,
  • Demonstrating the highest standards of accountability,
  • Celebrating the diverse backgrounds of our clients, employees and supporters.

 

 

Since 1984, Promise House has had an open door 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to youth and families in crisis serving over 70,000 teens and families in North Texas. Promise House is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charitable organization governed by a board of directors.

Promise House receives funding from: City of Dallas, Dallas County Commissioner’s Court, Dallas County Juvenile Department, Ferderal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of State Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Justice, Investment Income, Foundations, Corporations, Individual Donors, Faith-Based Groups and Special Events.

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The Promise House fiscal years begins on Sept. 1 and ends on Aug. 31.