THANKs

TEENS HELPING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

THANKs is Community Partners of Dallas’ teen board, offering high school students the opportunity to learn, lead and serve while making a real difference for children in protective care. Through education, service and leadership, THANKs members support CPD’s mission by helping provide critical resources to child welfare caseworkers and the children they serve.

Community Partners of Dallas THANKS logo with colorful interlocking figures and the tagline “Teens Helping Abused & Neglected Kids.”
Two young men stand beside an open SUV trunk filled with groceries and boxes outdoors.

Participation Details

THANKs is open to high school students who are interested in community service, leadership development and learning more about nonprofit work and child welfare issues in Dallas County.

Commitment

Members participate in meetings, service projects and CPD initiatives throughout the year. The program is designed to provide meaningful engagement while remaining manageable alongside academic and extracurricular commitments.

Leadership Opportunities

THANKs members gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit operations while developing leadership skills. Opportunities include serving on committees, helping plan service projects and acting as ambassadors for CPD by educating peers and the broader community about the needs of abused and neglected children.

As a member of THANKs, teens receive the education and tools to make an immediate impact while building a foundation of compassion, service and civic leadership.

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Have questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gina Wilson.