Children & Family

Programs and support for children, parents, caregivers, and families.

Children & Family

Sleep in Heavenly Peace · TX-Whitesboro

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Service area: Whitesboro chapter; assistance is limited to covered ZIP codes. Check your ZIP in the application. No walk-in address is listed here.

Contact: 844-432-2337 ext. 5798 · Larry Worthy, Chapter President · Public contact form · Official chapter · Apply for a bed

Hours / services: Volunteer-run bed construction and delivery; contact hours have not yet been confirmed. Free twin beds for children in need.

Eligibility / intake: Children ages 3–17. A legal guardian may apply, or a school, social service, family or local agency may refer. Covered ZIP, accessible home and space for a twin bed are required.

Documents / fees / limits: Complete the online application; an accepted applicant signs a release before delivery. No bed charge. Supplies and chapter capacity limit availability; an application does not guarantee a bed.

What to know before going: Check whether your ZIP is covered and applications are open. Provide reliable phone, text or email contact and read the confirmation email. Ask the chapter about delivery timing.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Builds, bedding and volunteering: Chapter opportunities include bed builds/delivery, sponsor-led builds and new twin bedding donations. Larry Worthy is Chapter President; Kathleen Shannon and Mary Pierce are listed application managers. Confirm volunteer registration, age/safety rules and donation arrangements. September events shown on the page are past; use current registration listings. National campaigns do not establish a separate local intake program.

For pediatric care, see Grayson County Health Clinic. Families affected by violence can contact Grayson Crisis Center.

United Way of Grayson County · diapers, books and parent support

Contact: 903-893-1920 · impact@unitedwaygrayson.org · Official website. Public office / diaper pickup: 713 E. Brockett Street, Sherman. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1112, Sherman, TX 75091. General office hours have not yet been confirmed; call before visiting.

Grayson County Diaper Bank · V · Verified

Pickup: Third Friday of each month, 8–11 a.m., confirmed by Resource Mavens staff on October 6, 2026 and shown on the official diaper bank page. Call to confirm holiday or schedule changes. Pickup is at the United Way building, 713 E. Brockett Street, Sherman.

Eligibility / limits: Grayson County residents meeting Texas WIC income guidelines; pickup is only for your own family’s children. Ask staff for current income limits, available sizes, quantities, supply limits and any cost. The page lists newborn diapers through 3T pullups; availability varies.

Intake / what to bring: Complete the Diaper Bank client intake form. Bring proof of residence and proof of each child in the household; provide children’s names, ages and diaper sizes. The form lists an active Texas Benefits app as evidence of residence and children, or residence evidence such as a current Grayson County driver’s license or a bill showing your address. Ask staff which child documents are accepted and how to submit the form. Filling it out does not establish approval.

Verification: Staff confirmation received October 6, 2026; Resource Mavens staff confirmed United Way and its programs. The linked WIC income document is older; confirm current requirements directly.

Imagination Library of Grayson County · V · Verified

Services / clients / cost: Free monthly books mailed to enrolled Grayson County children younger than five, until their fifth birthday, regardless of family income. Local Dolly Parton Imagination Library affiliate.

Register: Official local program · Check availability and register your child. Use your local address to locate the Grayson County program. Ask United Way about enrollment documents, first-book timing and address changes. There is no confirmed office pickup schedule; books are mailed.

Tiny T.O.E.S. · V · Verified

Services / intake: Parent educator home visits, practical parenting support and connections to community resources. Official program · Intake / referral form. The provider says its parent educator contacts families after submission.

Confirm before enrolling: Ask about ages served, service area, current capacity, home-visit arrangements, documents and any participant cost. The page’s $14 monthly figure is a suggested donation, not an established family enrollment fee. Resource Mavens staff verification confirmed October 6, 2026.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. United Way, its diaper bank, Imagination Library and Tiny T.O.E.S. are V · Verified, confirmed October 6, 2026. For other local service referrals, United Way directs callers to 2-1-1.

Workforce Solutions Texoma · child care assistance

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-463-9997 · 1-888-813-1992 · childcare@wfstexoma.org · Official Child Care Services page.

Waitlist: The main page reports 6–9 months; an older questionnaire shows 3–4 months. Call for the current estimate.

Services / eligibility: Child care payment assistance for qualifying low-income families working, training/studying or seeking work in Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties. Household and child eligibility rules apply.

Offices / hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm holidays. Grayson: 2415 S. Austin Ave., Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020; 903-463-9997. Fannin: 1205 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418; 903-640-0222. Cooke: 1311 N. Grand Ave., Suite 200, Gainesville, TX 76240; 940-665-1121.

Initial income limits shown October 6, 2026: Gross monthly income before taxes, based on 85% State Median Income: household 1: $4,134; 2: $5,406; 3: $6,678; 4: $7,950; 5: $9,223; 6: $10,494; 7: $10,733; 8: $10,971; 9: $11,210; 10: $11,448. These amounts were read from the main-page display; older questionnaires show different amounts. Confirm current limits and excluded income with staff before deciding eligibility.

Apply: Use the provider-linked Texas Child Care Connection application. Ask about waitlist placement, selection and renewal. Older local application notices remain on the website.

Documents: The official checklist lists three months of pay stubs or employment/income forms, residence evidence, child age/citizenship documents and other household income. School/training applicants may need schedules, transcripts or school verification; self-employed applicants need additional forms. Job-search applicants must register with WorkInTexas before care begins. The checklist excludes master’s-degree programs. Confirm requirements for your circumstances.

Submitting documents: The checklist offers online upload, email, mail or office drop-off; Grayson fax: 903-463-3073. Ask staff which secure route and deadline apply. The checklist states 30 days to complete an application; confirm how this applies to the statewide process.

Costs / limits: Ask about your parent share of cost and hardship reduction. Funding and care availability vary; waitlist placement does not guarantee immediate care.

More help: The official page links provider selection, quality information, the parent handbook and family resources. Program forms · Spanish forms · Renewal questionnaire. Ask staff about the current renewal route. Use the main page for change-reporting and document-upload links.

Before going: Call or email to confirm current wait time, eligibility, required documents and office access.

Last researched / verification confirmation received: October 6, 2026. Resource Mavens staff confirmed this child care resource.

CORE · Children of Restaurant Employees

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Help offered: Crisis grants for food and beverage service workers’ families. Approved assistance may support rent/mortgage, utilities, prescriptions, medical equipment, childcare, funeral expenses and other basic needs. Grant services.

Eligibility: Current food/beverage service work for the preceding 90 days, or documented qualifying leave; a dependent child under 18 or documented medically dependent child living at home; and a qualifying event within 90 days. Events include serious illness/injury or death of the worker, partner or child; fire/disaster-related loss of home or work; or documented domestic violence. Crisis grants are limited to one per family for life.

Limits / documentation: Ordinary overdue bills or reduced work without a qualifying crisis do not qualify. Third-party delivery drivers, grocery-store employees and off-site food production roles are excluded. Submit complete documentation supporting the event through the application portal; requirements vary. Full criteria and required evidence.

Apply / languages: Official live application portal offers English and Spanish applications. Staff review, follow-up and approval are required; awards are not guaranteed. info@coregives.org is a public contact; use the portal for application documents.

2026 deadlines: Published schedules conflict. The eligibility page lists crisis applications July 1–December 15; the granting page lists September 1–October 31. The supplied portal screenshot shows December 16 for the 2026 application and October 31 for Caring for the Classroom. Check the live portal and confirm the closing date/time with CORE before relying on a deadline. Seasonal grants have separate criteria and funding limits.

Office / access: Remote application; the listed main office is administrative. The supplied resource listing reports Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Central; current office hours require confirmation. English and Spanish assistance is advertised on CORE’s website.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm current grant availability, documentation and deadlines directly.

Multicultural Family Center

Status: R · Researched

Contact: 903-328-5203 · multiculturalfc@att.net · Official website

Address / hours: 901 E. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.; closed weekends.

Services / clients: Immigration assistance, citizenship, adult ESL, parenting, family literacy and digital skills classes; basic necessities and community connections. Serves immigrants and families; ask about service-specific eligibility.

Intake / documents: Call for a consultation and the document checklist for your need. Class enrollment, schedules and availability must be confirmed.

Costs / limits: First consultation is listed at $60; some cases may qualify for a reduction or no charge. Other service fees and geographic limits have not yet been confirmed.

Tutoring / before going: Ask about fourth/fifth-grade reading and math tutoring opportunities. Ask about current volunteer openings, screening and training. Student enrollment, tutoring costs and current after-school sessions have not yet been confirmed.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Grayson County WIC · Sherman

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-893-0131 ext. 1238 · Official local office. 515 N. Walnut St., Sherman. No current local public email was established; phone is the direct route.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., closed 1–2 p.m. for lunch. Confirm appointment and holiday exceptions.

Services / clients: Nutrition food benefits, counseling/classes, recipes and breastfeeding support for eligible Texas pregnant/postpartum/breastfeeding applicants and children younger than five. Parents/guardians can apply for their children.

Apply / documents: Official application and eligibility. Start online or by phone; local staff arrange an appointment. Typical documents: ID, address, income or benefit-program evidence. Medicaid/SNAP/TANF establishes income qualification, not every other eligibility condition.

Costs / limits: WIC benefits and support are free for eligible participants; food package limits and certification apply. Confirm required attendees and documents before visiting.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

For learning programs see MasterKey; for school weekend food ask GCS Children’s Express.

Maven’s Tip

Programs, hours, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm current details with the provider, and let Resource Mavens know if something has changed so we can research it again.

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