Boys and Girls Country, Hockley, TX
Boys and Girls Country is a privately-funded organization that provides high-quality residential care in a faith-based environment for children from families in crisis, primarily from the greater Houston area. Boys and Girls Country has the capacity to serve 56 boys and 32 girls, ages 5-18. Residents live on campus in cottages with trained houseparents, attend public school, and participate in off-campus activities.
18806 Roberts Road
Hockley, TX 77447
Tel: 281.351.4976
Web site: www.boysandgirlscountry.org
Key CORE Contact:
Lou Palma, Executive Director
Ages/Grades Served: Ages 5-18, Grades K-12
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: Beginning of 11th grade
Program Year: Year Round
Geographic Eligibility: Students must be from Texas, primarily the greater Houston area
Total Residential Capacity: 56 boys; 32 girls
Goal(s) Upon Graduation: College, trade school, military, or employment
Year Founded: 1971