Families Empowered

At Families Empowered, we are committed to helping parents make informed decisions about their child’s education by connecting them with high-quality school options across Houston.

One of the schools we are currently highlighting is Houston Gateway Academy, a public charter school network serving families across East and Southeast Houston.

Houston Gateway Academy offers a supportive learning environment for students from Pre-K through 8th and 12th grade, with multiple campuses designed to serve nearby communities and provide accessible educational opportunities.

📚 What families should know:
✔ Multiple campus locations across Houston
✔ Focus on academic growth and student support
✔ Free public charter school option
✔ Serving diverse communities with accessible enrollment

At Families Empowered, we encourage parents to explore all available school choices and find the best fit for their child’s needs and goals.

📍 Learn more about enrollment opportunities in your area.

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🇺🇸 Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. Our office will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday.

Attention Katy, Richmond & Sugar Land Families, Looking for a Top-Tier Private School Without the Traditional One-Size-Fits-All Model?

118,000 That’s how many Texas parents we’ve helped navigate their school options — one
family at a time. Thousands more are trying to decide right now. Your gift goes directly to
supporting parents through every step. ➤ Give today: familiesempoweredtx.org/donate

Texas families have more school choices than ever: ISD, charter, private school, microschool, and more. But having options does not always mean having guidance. For many parents, navigating applications, deadlines, and enrollment requirements can feel overwhelming.

That is why Families Empowered exists: providing free, one-on-one school navigation support in English and Spanish to families across Texas.

This year, we made a simple decision: no gala, no formal event, just direct investment in families while it matters most. Every dollar goes toward helping parents find the right school before critical deadlines pass.

If you believe every family deserves access to the information and support needed to make the best educational choice for their child, we would be grateful for your support.

➤ Donate today: https://familiesempoweredtx.org/donate/

We are beyond grateful to announce that H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust has awarded Families Empowered a $10,000 grant in support of our program!

For over 35 years, H-E-B TOC has invested more than $100 million in Texas nonprofits focused on children and families — and we are proud to be among the organizations they trust to make a difference.

This generous support helps us continue our mission of empowering Texas families with the educational navigation resources and tools they need to thrive. Thank you, , for believing in our work and in the families we serve! 💙

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers we serve each & every day! 💕💐

We had a terrific visit at Cultivate Academy, a micro school in Temple TX. They are doing BIG things for their students in this tiny school! VELA National Microschooling Center Deanna Dudley Sheaffer

We are excited to finally share our big news!

This fall, our school is moving to a new home. A space that gives us room to grow, dream bigger, and continue building toward our vision of a full K-8 program.

Our new campus will be in the historic Banta House, a well-known Heights landmark. This beautiful building offers expanded classroom space, a huge outdoor yard for play, and the kind of warm, welcoming environment that reflects who we are as a school community.

We are deeply grateful to our founding families, teachers, and supporters who have helped NCS reach this milestone. Because of you, we’re able to take the next step.

To our current families: We cannot wait for your children to experience this chapter with us. And to those who have been following along, we’re excited to welcome you into our growing community.

More details coming soon!