The Texas Baptist Children’s Home named Jeff Jones as its next president, with his term set to start Oct. 26, according to a news release from the organization.
The overview
Jones succeeds Debbie Rippstein Bond, who announced her retirement earlier this year after more than 37 years serving TBCH in a variety of capacities. Rippstein Bond will serve as the TBCH board’s president emeritus through Jan. 8.
Jones comes to TBCH from Buckner International, a faith-based children and family services and senior-living nonprofit based in Dallas, where he served in leadership roles.
In their own words
“TBCH has a long and stable history of serving vulnerable children and families, the board is amazing, and it has had many constituents walking alongside, helping support the great work,” Jones said in the release. “I’ve been familiar with TBCH for many years, especially growing up in Austin. The mission is clear and unwavering as TBCH seeks to embrace, empower and equip those we serve. I am so excited to be a part of it.”
About the organization
TBCH is a Round Rock-based nonprofit serving mothers, children and young adults in need of assistance with counseling, housing support and more, regardless of religion.
According to previous Community Impact coverage, the organization’s Family Care program provides housing for mothers and children, as well as individual and group counseling. Families live onsite in cottages, receiving assistance in the form of clothing, auto repair, groceries and more.
Additionally, the Home Base program provides housing to young adults who have aged out of the foster care system or are facing homelessness and are continuing their education or establishing a career. Young adults also receive assistance with life skills, counseling, budgeting, job readiness, academic goal setting and more. The program currently provides housing for up to 20 young adults.
TBCH also supports young adults through the Welcome HOME program formed in 2013 by community partners. The program is a drop-in resource center with services like free GED classes, support groups, internet and laptop access, showers and hygiene products, a food pantry and more.
