Kid-Care Programs

1. The Food Program

• Since 1984 the Porter’s have participated in the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture provides monetary re-imbursements for two meals and a snack to all children cared for in a Registered Day Home environment. The Kid-Care Food Program created the First Meals on Wheels program for children and provided the funding for all its auxiliary programs. 

2. The Meals on Wheels Program

• The Kid-Care Food Program implements children’s meals-on wheels programs as funding is made available.

2. Educational Program

• Exposes Kid-Care children to educational opportunities such as field trips to museums, and the zoo. We will offer tutoring and tuition assistance.

4. Food Pantry Program

• The Kid-Care Food Program is seeking sponsorship for their food pantry. In the past Whole Food Market, HEB and Fiesta were our life line. Their participation permitted us to serve approximately 300 families a month with food baskets.

5. Crisis Intervention Program

•  Will provide impoverished families assistance with utilities, water, and rent expenses.

5. Summer Camp Program

• Kid-Care will provide children ages 6 to 16 with three weeks in the country where they will water ski, horseback ride and engage in vigorous physical exercise  while  learning techniques in dealing with peer pressure, self esteem and healthy living.

6. Health Buggy Program

• The Health Buggy Program was a medical office on wheels. Providing medical attention in the homes of our clients as well as visits to the Kid-Care Health Buggy office.  In the past we have provided preventative medical attention for approximately 300 children and adults monthly. During its first year the Health buggy saved the city of Houston over $250,000 dollars in E.R. visits. The second year a $350,000.00 in savings to the city. As a Registered Nurse Carol Porter has always believed that the health care crisis could be relieved by utilizing Registered Nurse Practitioners and members of the Medical Reserve Units that are not deployed. The Health became a prototype of the future in health care. Carol believes that Wal Mart, CVS and other storefront clinics that have sprung up during the last six years are a direct result of the example set by the Health Buggy. Due to comments made by Carol in the press regarding the need for the strengthening of the Good Samaritan Act. Carol was called upon by Texas Senator Duncan to collaborate in the formation of the present format of the “Good Samaritan Act” Senate Bill No.215. .