By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications TJJD bid farewell and wished a happy retirement to longtime board member James “Jimmy” Smith at the last TJJD Board […]
Longtime TJJD Board member Jimmy Smith leaves a big legacy Read More »
By Patty Garza, Community Relations & Family Coordinator, Ayres House and South Parole Ayres Halfway House, in San Antonio, has been blessed to partner with
By TJJD Communications Starting February 21, TJJD resumes its Texas Model Training for TJJD Youth Caregivers and Families. It’s an interactive training series that offers
By TJJD Communications Executive Director Shandra Carter, Chief of Staff Sean Grove and other TJJD leaders kicked off the new year by visiting all five
Carter and Team Visit Secure Facilities, Halfway Houses and Probation Departments Read More »
By TJJD Communications Working with the youth in our care, their success is measured in many ways. High on the list is when they can
By TJJD Communications Gainesville State School hosted a large and lively Family Day event for Thanksgiving, with dozens of families and youth enjoying a Chick-fil-A
Gainesville Hosts Huge Family Day Event for Thanksgiving Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Many youths come to TJJD behind in school, often years behind grade level. That they were not focused on school
Ayres House celebrates recent graduate who’s going on to college Read More »
By TJJD Communications Books can be powerful things. Books can inform us, educate us, and motivate us. Books can make us curious enough to go
TJJD employees at Gainesville State School are mourning the loss of a longtime colleague, David Johnson, a well-respected campus staff member who was known for
Gainesville campus mourns loss of longtime colleague, David Johnson Read More »
By Janet Sheelar, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Giddings State School Our Giddings campus hosted a huge Family Day event on Nov. 12, a Thanksgiving barbecue for
Giddings hosts Thanksgiving barbecue for youth and families, sponsored by church groups Read More »
By Tracey Walker, Assistant Principal, Lone Star High School Southeast, Giddings State School The Giddings State School has been having a heck of a football
An Outpouring of Support Encourages Giddings State School Mustangs Read More »
By TJJD Communications A lot can happen in 50 years. Changes both globally and locally. Shifts in cultural styles and how we live, and unimaginable
Giddings State School celebrates 50th Anniversary Read More »
