Our Community Our Future

Our Community Our Future We envision a future where very child, youth and young adult is healthy, connected and thriving. Learn more about OCOF at www.ocof-hot.org!

Our Community Our Future (OCOF) envisions a future where every child, youth and young adult is healthy, connected and thriving. We are collaborating to advance a cohesive, responsive and accessible system of care serving children, youth, young adults and their families across the Heart of Texas. OUR REGION:
The Heart of Texas region includes Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties—six communities united by a shared commitment to strengthening the health, connectedness, and well-being of children, youth, young adults and their families.

Inclusion and accessibility make spaces and experiences better for ALL OF US, not just people with disabilities or diffe...
03/03/2026

Inclusion and accessibility make spaces and experiences better for ALL OF US, not just people with disabilities or different support needs.

Partnerships like these are what help our community’s young people become healthier, more connected, and thrive!

Gang Awareness, Prevention & Safety (GAPS) Event
02/27/2026

Gang Awareness, Prevention & Safety (GAPS) Event

Join the Klaras Center for Families and Gang Awareness, Prevention & Safety (GAPS) for an engaging presentation designed for youth and young adults (4th–12th grade), their caregivers, and community members. This event is a valuable opportunity for families and community members to learn strategi

Mentor Group Night
02/27/2026

Mentor Group Night

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome!

Unbridled Mental Health Professionals Day
02/27/2026

Unbridled Mental Health Professionals Day

In partnership with Freedom Reins Counseling, Unbridled Equine Programs invites licensed mental health professionals to participate in a CEU-approved experiential training to explore the clinical integration of equine-assisted interventions.

NeuroSpicy Connections - March 2026
02/24/2026

NeuroSpicy Connections - March 2026

Hosted by Neurodivergent Friends of McLennan County, NeuroSpicy Connections is a free monthly hangout where neurodivergent people can be themselves, connect over shared interests, and form real friendships. Dinner is provided, RSVP requested.

Su***de LOSS Support Group - March 2026
02/24/2026

Su***de LOSS Support Group - March 2026

Losing someone to su***de is a grief that’s hard to put into words. It can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. This group is a safe space to talk with others who truly get it. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you are welcome here. Come as you are, no...

Routine Ready Parent Training
02/16/2026

Routine Ready Parent Training

Grounded in care and guided by evidence — helping families of children with autism grow through everyday moments.

Postsecondary Education Opportunities
02/12/2026

Postsecondary Education Opportunities

The Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing is hosting a virtual Parent, Youth, & Young Adult Workshop - Postsecondary Education Opportunities! During the virtual workshop, participants will be discussing program overviews, requirements, and accommodations for: 18+ transition programs, pos

02/10/2026

A free training program from Esther’s Closet designed to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the banking industry with real opportunities to get hired by local banks upon completion! Participants will receive: hands-on training, resume help, mock interviews, financial literacy and workpla...

02/10/2026

💼 Last call to join our Banking Program!
If you’ve been thinking about a career in banking, this is your sign. Gain skills, confidence, and access to real opportunities.

Apply Today! https://forms.office.com/r/F5v4ZjDZnB

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About: Our Community Our Future

Our Community Our Future (OCOF) was started in the Fall of 2015 when Klaras Center for Families, Heart of Texas Region MHMR, helped to organize a committee of community stakeholders to look at the needs of children and adolescents in our community. Our initial goal was to identify gaps in services and pool resources between various community partners to meet these needs.

Mission Statement

Our committee name and mission is “Our Community Our Future.” A great deal of intentionality was put into this because we all want to promote collective responsibility for the children, adolescents, and youth of our community. In an effort to meet some needs identified by the OCOF committee, we applied for grant funding. We were awarded the grant and received $3.4 Million for an initiative called “Closing the Gaps.”

There are three main targets for the funding of this 4-year grant: