Statewide support across all 11 Texas DFPS regions
Empowering Youth. Restoring Hope. Preparing the Next Generation.
Divine Youth Care provides trauma-informed peer support and mentorship services for youth ages 16 and 17 in Texas foster care. Through a statewide partnership with DFPS, we serve all 11 Texas regions, helping young people build confidence, life skills, healthy relationships, and a successful path toward adulthood.
About Divine Youth Care
Every young person deserves someone in their corner.
At Divine Youth Care, we believe every young person deserves someone who believes in them.
Our mission is to equip youth with the guidance, mentorship, and support they need to transition successfully into adulthood. We pair young people with trained Peer Support Specialists who have lived experience, providing encouragement, practical life skills, emotional support, and meaningful connections that foster resilience and independence.
As a statewide DFPS provider, we are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality services across all 11 Texas regions while collaborating with caregivers, caseworkers, providers, and community partners to improve outcomes for youth.
Our Purpose
Helping youth heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Mission
To empower youth through authentic relationships, peer support, mentorship, and community collaboration so every young person has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Vision
To become Texas’ leading peer support organization for youth transitioning from foster care by creating a statewide network of mentors, community partners, employers, and faith-based organizations committed to helping every young person reach their full potential.
What We Do
Practical support for the journey into adulthood.
Our Peer Support Specialists walk alongside youth with individualized encouragement, skill-building, and meaningful mentorship.
Build confidence and self-esteem
Develop healthy coping skills
Learn independent living skills
Set educational and career goals
Prepare for employment
Connect with community resources
Navigate adulthood successfully
Build healthy relationships
Strengthen emotional wellness
Discover purpose and hope for the future
The most powerful guidance often comes from someone who has walked a similar path.
Why Peer Support Works
Trust grows through authentic connection.
Our Peer Support Specialists use their lived experiences to inspire, encourage, and mentor youth while modeling resilience, accountability, and hope. Through trust and authentic connection, young people gain practical tools and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
The Divine Youth Care Difference
More than a provider. A statewide movement.
We connect relationships, mentorship, workforce readiness, and community opportunity to help foster youth transition successfully into adulthood.
Statewide Reach
Serving all 11 Texas DFPS regions.
Trauma-Informed Care
A youth-centered approach built around safety and trust.
Lived Experience
Peer Support Specialists who understand the journey.
Individual Mentorship
One-on-one support tailored to each young person.
Career Readiness
Workforce development and career exploration.
Professional Networks
Entrepreneur and professional mentorship opportunities.
Optional Faith Partnerships
Faith-based connections available upon request.
Resource Navigation
Connections to practical community support.
Caregiver Collaboration
Partnership with families, caregivers, and professionals.
Outcome-Focused
Services designed to prepare youth for adulthood.
Statewide Services
Wherever youth are placed, support can reach them.
Divine Youth Care proudly serves youth throughout all 11 DFPS regions in Texas through our statewide peer support contract.
Whether a youth lives in a foster home, kinship placement, residential treatment center, group home, or is preparing for independent living, our team is ready to provide individualized peer support services.
Explore our statewide reach
Statewide peer support services across every Texas DFPS region.
Our Values
The commitments behind every relationship.
Hope
Every youth deserves hope for their future.
Connection
Healing happens through healthy relationships.
Integrity
We serve with excellence, transparency, and compassion.
Empowerment
We equip youth to become confident, independent adults.
Collaboration
Lasting change happens when communities work together.
Who We Serve
Built for youth. Strengthened by partnership.
Our work centers young people while connecting the adults, organizations, and systems supporting their success.
Take the next step
Together, We Can Change a Life.
Whether you’re a DFPS professional, caregiver, community partner, or organization looking to collaborate, we’d love to connect. Together, we can ensure every young person has the support, mentorship, and opportunity they deserve.