Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the women who have made an impact in our lives. But for many families affected by cancer, it can also be a time of sadness and worry. To help prevent this, the Bastrop County Breast Health Initiative is urging women to make a Pinky Promise this …
Bastrop County has joined the national Best Place for Working Parents® partnership, offering real-time designations to businesses of all sizes whose family-friendly policies qualify through a first-of-its-kind, 3-minute online self-assessment. The Early Childhood Coalition launched Best Place for Working Parents® Bastrop County to offer local business leaders the opportunity to instantly determine whether their organization …
Janet High Foundation Nursing Scholarship is accepting applications from June 1st through July 15th!
On Monday, April 3rd, something special happened at the historic Hopewell Rosenwald School in Cedar Creek. Members of the faith communities in the Bastrop County areas of Shiloh and Cedar Creek gathered together for a community conversation. The meeting was co-designed by Bastrop County Cares and St. David’s Foundation. The goal of the conversation was …
In Bastrop County, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) is working tirelessly to ensure that all young children are safe, healthy, and ready for school. The ECC is made up of providers, policymakers, government leaders, experts, parents, and philanthropists who are all supported by Bastrop County Cares, which provides …
When people are informed and have access to resources that can help them thrive, it also creates opportunities for them to gain prosperity. However, when social or economic conditions exist, individuals often experience inequities in healthcare, education, income, housing and so much more when compared to others. Throughout Bastrop County, one nonprofit organization, Bastrop County …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. In Bastrop County, a group of dedicated individuals and organizations came together to support the Breast Health Initiative (BHI) in its mission to provide access to affordable mammograms and breast health services for uninsured and underserved women …
View our open positions and consider joining the BCC team! Open Positions Project Coordinator – Equity InitiativesBCC is seeking a dynamic individual to work closely with two Program Directors (Resilient Bastrop County Initiative and BCACH (Bastrop County Cares Accountable Communities for Health) in creating comprehensive action plans concerning support services, resources, and timeframes for each …
Bastrop County Cares (BCC) is excited to announce funding for recreation services that will serve Bastrop County. Beginning in May 2021, Bastrop County Cares conducted a series of community engagement sessions that included the voices of over 296 youth and adults. The top priority identified in those working groups was, “Access to a safe place …
Kids don’t come with a manual, and it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to do all the things. Parents as Teachers (PAT) promotes the optimal early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. In the Parents as Teachers program, parents have access to tools and …
