Ella's Place Youth and Family Services was founded in 2009 by Gloria Fobbs in response to a need to support children and families in crisis. The organization has provided services such as referrals for food and shelter, feeding the homeless, homework help, trauma training, parenting training, mentorship, counseling referrals and financial assistance to families in North Texas. Since its inception, Ella's Place has grown into a thriving nonprofit and has served multiple individuals and families each year.
These are our two major programs:
Baby and Me:
Baby and Me is a program designed to help pregnant and parenting teens. The program is focused on prenatal care, parenting education and parenting mentorship. The importance of prenatal care and nutrition throughout their pregnancy journey is emphasized. Parents are required to participate in a parenting education program that focuses on basic childcare. Participants who complete the parenting education program, at a 75% completion rate are celebrated in a joint baby shower. Teen parents are also paired with parent mentors as needed, to help them navigate their parenting journey and are monitored up to eighteen months post-delivery.
A Snack a Day:
Many individuals deal with food insecurity. A Snack a Day is a program that is designed to help mitigate these issues. Quarterly food drives and food distribution days are held to provide backpacks of food to children and youth, families and the homeless. Targeted areas include zip codes with high poverty rates and homeless encampments. We partner with local food banks, faith-based organizations and other charities and volunteers.
Ella’s Place Youth and Family Services strives to significantly improve the lives and overall well-being of all members of the community and families we serve through our programs, counseling, support and advocacy.
Ella's Place is in need of financial donations to support our Baby and Me and A Snack a Day programs. Funds will be used to support families that are in need of financial assistance, provide baby supplies for teen parents and support general programming.
Ella’s Place Youth and Family Services is creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all. We strive to ensure that everyone is respected and valued regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, disabilities, or any other factor.
We strive to ensure that our staff, volunteers, and families we serve are respected and valued for their contributions regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, disabilities, or any other factor and are treated with dignity.
As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition.
Organization name
Ellas Place Youth and Family Services
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Ellis, Wise, Tarrant, Rockwall, Navarro, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Denton, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
808 MULBERRY LN