Permanent Placement Family and Mental Health Support

Our Programs

(Heart Galleries)

The Heart Galleries of Texas Grant directly aligns with the mission of Family Service Center of Galveston County (FSC) by strengthening families, promoting stability, and supporting the long-term well-being of children and caregivers within our community. FSC’s mission centers on providing comprehensive, trauma-informed services that empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, heal from adversity, and achieve lasting stability. Through the Heart Galleries of Texas grant, FSC is able to expand post-adoption and post-permanency support services for children and families who have experienced foster care, adoption, or permanency transitions—populations that often face complex emotional, behavioral, and relational needs. The grant supports FSC’s commitment to:

Family preservation and stability, by providing counseling, education, and support services that help families navigate post-adoption challenges and reduce the risk of placement disruption.
Trauma-informed care, ensuring children and caregivers receive services that acknowledge the impact of trauma, attachment disruption, and loss.
Community collaboration, by working alongside child welfare partners, schools, and healthcare providers to create a coordinated system of care.
Long-term outcomes, focusing not only on permanency but on the sustained health, safety, and emotional well-being of children and families after permanency is achieved.

By utilizing the Heart Galleries of Texas grant, FSC advances its mission to strengthen families and promote healthy, resilient communities while directly addressing the needs of children and families impacted by the child welfare system. The grant allows FSC to provide targeted, evidence-based supports that help families thrive beyond adoption or permanency, ensuring that stability is not only achieved, but maintained.

Jennifer Hester LPC

Manager of Clinical Prevention Services

Jennifer is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s transitions and challenges. She specializes in providing personalized, evidence-based counseling services that address emotional well-being, relationship dynamics, and mental health needs.

Jennifer’s approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful growth. She partners with each client to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.

Whether you are seeking support for family planning, parenthood challenges, adoption- related transitions, or personal growth, Jennifer is committed to guiding you with expertise, empathy, and practical tools for lasting change.