The Brandice Drop-In Center
The Brandice Drop-In Center is operated by Embracing Freedom to serve commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY) and youth at high risk of trafficking in Southeast Texas.

When a youth is identified or recovered and cannot safely return home and no immediate placement is available, the Drop-In Center provides short-term, supervised stabilization. During this time, youth are provided a safe environment and basic necessities while staff coordinate with child welfare, law enforcement, and community partners to secure an appropriate long-term placement.

Youth served through the Drop-In Center are enrolled in Embracing Freedom’s services and remain connected for ongoing advocacy, support, and engagement until they graduate out of services. Even after transitioning to a longer-term placement, Embracing Freedom continues to maintain consistent contact and give ongoing support.

The Brandice Drop-In Center fills a critical gap in the regional response by ensuring youth safety during periods of transition and strengthening continuity of care within Embracing Freedom’s continuum of services

 

Please use the referral form when a youth is unable to safely return home, has no immediate placement available, and would benefit from short-term, daytime services at our Drop-In Center.

Referral Form
Services Provided

• Safe, supervised environment
• Basic needs support (meals, hygiene items, clothing as needed)
• Emotional support and crisis de-escalation
• Advocacy and case management coordination
• Safety planning and short-term stabilization
• Placement coordination with child welfare and community partners
• Assistance navigating public benefits and government resources (including SNAP and other eligible supports)
• Educational advocacy, including school re-enrollment support
• Post-secondary planning support, including college or vocational application assistance
• Ongoing visits and continued engagement after placement

 

Please use the referral form when a youth is unable to safely return home, has no immediate placement available, and would benefit from short-term, daytime services at our Drop-In Center.

Referral Form
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