McKinney TX Community Resources

Below you will find our online directory of Community Resources and organizations in McKinney Texas. They are all non-profit organizations. Click on their name (a hyperlink) to get to their websites for more information.

Center for Parent Education

The purpose of the center is to respond to the needs of families through research, advocacy, resources and leadership for professionals interested in meeting the needs of parents and families. The Center for Parent Education assists in the establishment of partnerships with parents, schools, and agencies through research and seminars.

ChildSafe Network

The Child Safe Network's mission is to protect our nations most valuable asset, our children! Our organization is dedicated to educating and preventing missing, and abducted children.

Due to the passing of Megan's Law, convicted sex offenders must register with local police in the communities in which they live. The Child Safe Network provides parents and guardians with the ability to search these databases of convicted sex offenders.

CITY House

CITY Teen Emergency Shelter:
Phone: 972-423-7057
Address: 902 E. 16th Street, Plano

Family Center & Transitional Living Program:
Phone: 972-424-4626 (Answered 24/7)
Address: 1947 Ave K, Suite 100, Plano

CITY House, Collin Intervention to Youth, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving youth and families from Collin County and surrounding counties.

For 16 years, CITY House has been providing a safe environment for 10 to 17 year olds in the only teen homeless shelter in Collin County.

CITY Family Center has been providing free counseling to families since 1996 to help resolve their physical and emotional crises.

The Transitional Living Program, begun in 2001, has been helping older teens and young adults learn the skills needed to lead independent and productive lives.

Dallas CASA

Court appointed special advocates for abused & neglected children.

Family to Family Adoptions

At Family to Family we change the lives of birthmothers and adoptive parents with professionalism and nurturing compassion as we guide our clients through the adoption experience. Family to Family believes that our birthmothers are courageous and generous women who deserve respect and honor for their decision. We also believe that every child deserves a home and family filled with love and that our adoptive parents are the best out there.

Habitat for Humamity - North Collin County

Phone: 972-542-5300

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. We welcome all people to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.

Started in 1993 as McKinney Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat International. In 2002, scope expanded to include North Collin County, so name changed to North Collin County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Currently have built homes in McKinney, Celina and Melissa.

How to qualify:
1. Must have Housing need, be willing to partner with Habitat, and ability to pay mortgage.
2. Agree to work sweat equity hours of 300 hours per adult
3. Income range between 30 – 60 % median income, Collin County median income is $70,835
4. A family must make between $21,250 - $42,500 annually for a family of four

Idealists and Actions without Borders

Information on non-profit organizations serving all areas of need.

McKinney Family YMCA

Phone: 972-540-6656
Address: 300 Ridge Road, McKinney

The YMCA's Mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Vision: The YMCA will be ther premier human development agency in North Texas to teach values to kids; to strengthen and support families; to help teenagers make the transition into adulthood; and create safe environments that allow individuals to develop total health.
Values: Our values embrace the universal truths inherent in relationships with others - Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship.

Parenting Information

A division of the Mental Health Association.The Parenting Information web pages are sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Texas (MHAT). MHAT is an original affiliate of the National Mental Health Association, the oldest citizens' mental health advocacy and education organization in Texas.

Founded in 1935 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, MHAT reaches out to communities across Texas to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders, and improve the care and treatment of people with mental illnesses through education and advocacy.

Texas PTA (Parent Teacher Organization)

PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers and others around the state who have a special interest in children, families and schools. PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in cultures, education levels and parenting skills. By joining a PTA,a member automatically becomes part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the state — over 650,000 strong across Texas.

Studies have proven that membership in PTA provides your child and other children around you with a greater chance of achieving in school.

The Samartin Inn

Phone: 972-542-5302
Address: 1710 North McDonald Street, McKinney

Helping those in need - a homeless shelter. Donations accepted, volunteers needed.

Vegetarian Family

The purpose of Vegetarian Family is to support the lifestyle of vegetarians with children by: Allowing veggie kids to meet other children who are vegetarian, Promoting interaction of veggie parents, Hosting picnics, potlucks, Sunday buffets, excursions, and outdoor activities for children of all ages, Providing parental support and assistance, and Education. This group serves the DFW area.

Volunteer McKinney

Phone: 972-542-0679

The Volunteer McKinney Center’s mission is to enhance the spirit of citizen’s responsibility and service in McKinney by facilitating volunteerism. Volunteers can improve the quality of life in our community by engaging in volunteer opportunities that are both challenging and satisfying. This can be achieved as we partner with the city, service organizations, non-profit agencies, churches, and businesses in our community to determine the needs that we face and share them with the citizens that can be part of the solution.