In central Texas, there are thousands of children who are affected by abuse, abandonment or neglect.

Our mission is to offer healing and hope to children and families affected by abuse, abandonment or neglect. Our vision is that abused and neglected children will be empowered to grow up to be happy, productive and caring adults.

We Believe a Child Can Never Have Too Many People Love Them.

Throughout the 27 rural communities in the South Central and Hill Country Region, there are nearly 1,000 children and families in foster care. They need loving homes and a strong support system. You can become a mentor or volunteer for our precious youth who need loving people in their lives, just like you.

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We Believe Strong Families Build Strong Communities.

The programs of SJRC cover a continuum of care to ensure that children placed in our care receive therapeutic treatment along their journey of healing towards a brighter future. We offer emergency placement, therapeutic residential care, community foster care, pregnant and parenting teen services, and adoption- creating forever families for children who desperately need and deserve a loving home and family. We utilize a therapeutic model of care, TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) based on brain research on how trauma effects the developing brain and how to best offer healing from that trauma, giving children the tools to heal from trauma, abuse and neglect.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
  • Siblings and families are kept together
  • We utilize a therapeutic model of care, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
  • We have a 100% graduation rate for our high school seniors

Our Core Values

Respect

Treating yourself and others with kindness, compassion and understanding despite differences.

Joy

Creating an uplifting environment that provides laughter, optimism and hope.

Integrity

Holding ourselves to high moral and ethical standards.

Faith & Compassion

Service through faith and compassion.

Commitment

A dedication to the success of the organization and to each other.

Excellence

As the industry leaders we are creating positive results, a safe environment, and healing our children

Our Leadership Team

Tara Roussett

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Carlye Dupart

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Tiffany Martin

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Cynthia Lopez

CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Rachel Richter

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS AND BELONG

Jaci Gonzales

CHIEF PREVENTION OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Cory Hearnsberger

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Anna Saldaña Ford

CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL, SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Dr. Kirk Coverstone

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER SJRC TEXAS & BELONG

Our Governing Board

Jozsef Terenyi (Chair)

NuStar Energy LP

Samantha Najera (Vice Chair)

Heartfire Media

Adam Boland

Strasburger and Price

Bill Hamilton

Peterson Regional Medical Center

Eric King

Insight Consulting Group

John Lujan III

Y&L Consulting

Lyn Blum

Retired

Matt Gandrud

Statefarm Insurance

Stephanie Wersell

Valero Energy Corporation

Stephen Lin

CDS Muery

Tiffany Walker

San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind

Join The SJRC Family

You can make an impact in your community by joining the SJRC family as a volunteer or if you’re searching for employment, explore our careers page.

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