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events & opportunities

Looking for ways to connect with others and support children, youth, and families in our community? From family nights and resource fairs to trainings and opportunities for collaboration, we share events that bring people together and strengthen our shared work.

See something you're interested in? Reach out to the event organizer listed in the details—we’re glad to help you get connected.

share an event

Hosting an event that supports children, youth, families, or the professionals who serve them? We’d love to help spread the word. OCOF welcomes submissions for community events, resource fairs, trainings, and other opportunities that align with our mission of building a stronger, more connected community.

Use the link below to submit your event details. Once reviewed, approved events will be added to our calendar.

YOUR EXPERIENCES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in OUR COMMUNITY.

Your voice matters. By joining research studies, surveys, and focus groups, you can share your lived experiences and ideas to help shape programs, services, and supports. Together, we can build a community of care that truly reflects and responds to the needs of everyone who lives here.

Share Your Feedback

Surveys, Projects & Studies
Lived Experience, Youth, Young Adults, Families, Parents & Caregivers, Community Members
Share Your Story
Lived Experience, Youth, Young Adults, Families, Parents & Caregivers, Community Members

Your experiences matter. At OCOF, we believe that the people who use services and supports know best what works — and what could be better. By sharing your story, you help us understand real-life challenges, successes, and gaps in our community’s system of care.

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Lived Experience, Youth, Young Adults, Families, Parents & Caregivers, Community Members

Contribute to community research

Surveys, Projects & Studies
Down Syndrome, English, Spanish, Infants, Toddlers
The MILES Study
Down Syndrome, English, Spanish, Infants, Toddlers

The MILES Study will follow babies with and without Down Syndrome for a whole year. We will measure their language, communication, motor skills, and physical activity to learn how these abilities grow and work together over time. This research will give important information about the early development of babies with and without Down syndrome to help create better intervention strategies and support.

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Down Syndrome, English, Spanish, Infants, Toddlers

community events

Filtering by: “Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network”
Suicide LOSS Support Group - October 2025
Oct
21
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, LOSS Team

Suicide LOSS Support Group - October 2025

Losing someone to suicide is a grief that’s hard to put into words. It can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. This group is a safe space to talk with others who truly get it. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you are welcome here. Come as you are, no pressure to share. Find understanding and connection. Your healing journey starts here.

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Klaras Children's Center Trunk or Treat
Oct
29
Klaras Children's Center ECI, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network

Klaras Children's Center Trunk or Treat

  • Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network - Imperial Drive Health Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network’s Klaras Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at their third annual trunk or treat event. Prepare for an unforgettable evening with treats, costumes, and community spirit. Bring your family and friends for an evening of laughter and excitement!

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