Welcome HOME Program
Youth Drop-In Resource Center
Free help in Round Rock for young adults 18 to 24, no appointment needed
Starting over or figuring out next steps is hard, especially on your own. The Welcome HOME Drop-in Center is a free resource center in Round Rock for young adults ages 18 to 24. Whether you need GED classes, counseling, job readiness help, food, hygiene supplies, or just a place to get connected, we are here at no cost to you.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Young adults 18 to 24
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- 409 E Bowman Rd, Cottage 12, Round Rock, TX 78664
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and Friday, 9am to 12pm. Walk-ins and appointments welcome.
Services and support
- In-person GED classes
- Post-secondary education classes
- Counseling and support groups
- Internet access with onsite laptops
- Food pantry and kitchen
- Showers and hygiene products
- Clothing closet, washer, and dryer
- Community social service staff and programs
- Drop-in case manager and director
- Hope Counseling services
Life skills
- Financial literacy
- Job readiness
- Cooking and nutrition
- Soft skills and building connections
- FAFSA information
- Lunch and Learn sessions
Questions and answers
Are you a homeless shelter?
No, we do not provide overnight shelter. Our on-site case managers can help you find the assistance or resources you need.
What ages do you serve?
Young adults ages 18 to 24.
Is the center open after hours?
No. Staff return calls the next business day. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Do you allow pets?
We do not allow pets.
Can I bring my children or siblings?
No. The center is set up for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Do you have Wi-Fi and computers?
Yes. You can use our computers for online classes, job searching, applying for documents, studying, and more.
Ready to get connected?
Send us a note, or just stop by during open hours.
Open the Welcome HOME contact form
Our partners and how Welcome HOME began
Local organizations partner with us to offer their services inside the Drop-in Center during open hours, so young adults can find more support in one place. Partners include Awaken Church and Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties.
In 2018, several agencies came together to discuss how to help young people aging out of foster care, juvenile services, and community youth programs. In 2022, Georgetown Health Foundation, The Georgetown Project, Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Transformative Justice, and Williamson County Juvenile Services created coordinated partnerships to help young adults move from crisis to stability. That partnership became the Welcome HOME program, and in spring 2023 Texas Baptist Children’s Home and Georgetown Health Foundation opened the Welcome HOME Drop-in Resource Center.
Our programming is built on SAMHSA’s eight dimensions of wellness: social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, and occupational.