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Established in 1981, Connections is a private, nonprofit organization that offers a range of support services for homeless, abused and at-risk youths, families and the communities in which they live. It provides various counseling, residential, community education and referral services for the residents of Atascosa, Bastrop, Bee, Caldwell, Comal, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Lee, Live Oak and McMullen counties in Texas. The organization administers emergency shelter, transitional living and outpatient programs. Connections' transitional living program features employment, educational and independent living skills assistance for youths. It conducts the STAR Program, which includes prevention services in the areas of truancy, delinquency and family conflicts. The organization also offers assessment and individual and group counseling services through its emergency shelter program. Connections is funded by the United Way, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and Department of Health and Human Services. It is located in New Braunfels, Texas.

The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of military- and veteran-connected children through a variety of programs and resources. Their initiatives include STEM career exploration, support for coping with natural disasters, and tools for school transitions to ensure students feel welcomed and supported. MCEC also provides professional development opportunities for educators through their Learning Hub and hosts the annual Global Training Summit, aimed at enhancing the skills of those who work with military families. By advocating for children's needs, MCEC aims to empower families and equip them with the necessary resources for success in challenging circumstances. Generated from the website