Raising Youth Services

06/05/2026

03/21/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to spotlight women making a difference across Texas in the juvenile probation field.
Today, we proudly recognize Juvenile Probation Officer Margaret Estrada of Comanche County.
With over 30 years of experience in juvenile justice, JPO Estrada serves as the main officer for Comanche County within a tri-county area including Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties. She is widely respected and known in her community for her dedication and strong commitment to supporting youth and families. In addition, she works closely with Raising Youth Services, an at-risk youth program, helping young people build brighter futures.
Please join us in celebrating JPO Estrada for her dedication to this field and honoring her as a woman who is helping shape the future of juvenile justice in Texas.

12/27/2025

https://raisingyouthservices.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/if-you-have-a-child-that-is-miserable-in-high-school-you-may-want-to-read-this/

12/20/2025

“We’re doing a bad, bad job of support for kids,” said Sarah Childers, co-founder of Raising Youth Services. “Once they offend, they end up getting a stigma.”

Childers and Comanche County Sheriff Chris Pounds aim to combat this stigma and elevate kids beyond a bad reputation to give them hope for a better future. This is the goal of RYS, headquartered in DeLeon and serving youth from Erath, Eastland and Comanche counties.

Childers reported the nonprofit was formed in 2020 because she knew, as a former educator and counselor in training, that school was the safe space for some children. The group also cites a Texas Department of Public Safety statistic in its founding which stated there was a 200% increase in juvenile incarcerations from 2014-‘18.

For the complete story see the Aug. 28 or click here: https://www.dublincitizen.com/news/raising-youth-services-bridges-gap-youth-need

12/15/2025

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12/15/2025

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