The Brandice Drop-In Center
The Brandice Drop-In Center is operated by Embracing Freedom to serve commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY) and youth at high risk of trafficking in Southeast Texas.
When a youth is identified or recovered and cannot safely return home and no immediate placement is available, the Drop-In Center provides short-term, supervised stabilization. During this time, youth are provided a safe environment and basic necessities while staff coordinate with child welfare, law enforcement, and community partners to secure an appropriate long-term placement.
Youth served through the Drop-In Center are enrolled in Embracing Freedom’s services and remain connected for ongoing advocacy, support, and engagement until they graduate out of services. Even after transitioning to a longer-term placement, Embracing Freedom continues to maintain consistent contact through scheduled visits and ongoing support.
The Brandice Drop-In Center fills a critical gap in the regional response by ensuring youth safety during periods of transition and strengthening continuity of care within Embracing Freedom’s continuum of services
Services Provided

• Safe, supervised environment
• Basic needs support (meals, hygiene items, clothing as needed)
• Emotional support and crisis de-escalation
• Advocacy and case management coordination
• Safety planning and short-term stabilization
• Placement coordination with child welfare and community partners
• Assistance navigating public benefits and government resources (including SNAP and other eligible supports)
• Educational advocacy, including school re-enrollment support
• Post-secondary planning support, including college or vocational application assistance
• Ongoing visits and continued engagement after placement

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