Community Links
Brazoria County
City Websites
Brazoria County Area School Districts
- Alvin Independent School District (Alvin, Manvel, Pearland)
- Angleton Independent School District
- Brazosport Independent School District (Lake Jackson, Freeport, Clute)
- Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Brazoria, West Columbia)
- Damon Independent School District
- Danbury Independent School District
- Pearland Independent School District
- Sweeny Independent School District
eReader and eBooks
*Some of the institutions and organizations listed below require memberships or dues/fees to use their services. However, most of these will allow a free search for How-tos, FAQs and Tips & Tricks.
*This list is for informational use only. BCLS does not endorse or recommend any of the organizations or their services.
Brazoria County Library Resources—All BCLS resources are free, but a library card is required for access.
https://bcls.lib.tx.us/research/databases.asp and choose “Homework & Continuing Education”.
https://bcls.lib.tx.us/research/databases.asp and choose “Homework & Continuing Education”.
- Brainfuse HelpNow: Skills reviews, Summer Camp, and Writing Lab 24/7. Live tutors are available from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily.
- Creedo Reference:a research data base for elementary school through adult levels
- Explora: a research data base for primary, middle school, high school and adult levels.
- Learning Express Library: learning exercises and practice tests in reading and math for grades 4 and up. Also provides GED practice, college exam prep, skills for college and adult core skills.
- World Book Encyclopedia Online: Informative articles for ages 4 to adult. Also includes, timelines, crafting and educational games.
- The Well Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer. This book is available to check out from the library. There is also a website and chatroom associated with the book: https://welltrainedmind.com/
- Connections Academy
- Home School Legal Defense Association
- Texas Home Educators
- Texas Homeschool Coalition
- Texas Schools Online
- Bay Area Classical Homeschoolers
- Brazoria County Christian Home Educators (BCCHE) - find them on Facebook
- Homeschool Instructional Support (H.I.S.)
- Master's Academy of Fine Arts - Margaret Baugh, Director - lj_mafa@att(dot)net
- Pearland Home School Alliance
- Build Your Library, a curriculum that is secular and literature based
- Cathy Duffy’s Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
- Charlotte Mason Method
- Christianbook
- Classical Conversations Method
- Eclectic Homeschooling
- The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
- The Homeschool Store
- Kahn Academy free online math and science
- Mardel books, teaching supplies and crafts
- Time4Learning an online K-12 curriculum, in all subject areas, links to Texas co-op groups, and information on the How-to’s of homeschooling.
- Brazoria County Home Schoolers Facebook Group
- Brazosport Homeschool Village
- Homeschool for Free
- Homeschoolers of Houston and Surrounding Cities
- Homeschooling Resources Support Group
- Houston Secular Homeschoolers (they include areas surrounding Houston as well)
- Lake Jackson Homeschool Group
- Pearland HomeSchool Moms
- R.A.M.P Homeschool Families (Rosharon, Alvin, Manvel & Pearland, TX)
- West Columbia Homeschool Group
Language
- Forvo All the words in the world. Pronounced.
Learning
- DigitalLearn
- DMV Practice Tests (driver education)
- GCFLearnFree.org (free onlne learning)
- Khan Academy
- Open Culture
Library Associations and Area Library Systems
Local News Media - serving Brazoria County
Newspapers
- Alvin Sun-Advertiser
- The Bulletin – covers Brazoria, Fort Bend and Matagorda counties
- The Facts
- Houston Chronicle
- Pearland Journal
- The Reporter News
National News Media
Storm/Weather
Social Services
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Brazoria County First Time Homebuyer Grant Program
- Alvin-Manvel Community Food Pantry
281-824-8871 1212 South Durant, Alvin, TX 77511 - Angleton Community Food Pantry
979-848-1285 216 West Murray, Angleton, TX 77516 - Pearland Neighborhood Center
281-485-1987 2335 North Texas Ave., Pearland, TX 77581 - ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County
979-849-6132 1524 E. Mulberry Suite 135, Angleton, TX 77515
Nutrition, recreation, education, transportation and health screening for seniors 60 years and older - American Red Cross
979-849-6439 105 South Chenango St.,Angleton, TX 77515
Humanitarian organization led by volunteers - Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County
979-373-9668 202 West 1st Street, Freeport, TX 77541
Youth development programs including character and leadership - Lone Star Legal Aid - Brazoria County office, 1-800-244-5492
Legal counseling Alvin – Third Tuesday of the month 309 West Sealy, Alvin, TX 77511
Angleton – Coordinator for Brazoria, Matagorda and Wharton counties.
Appointments Monday through Thursday on first-call first-served basis, limited number, starting at 9:00 a.m. 126 N. Velasco Street, Angleton, TX 77515
Pearland – Second Wednesday of the month
Pearland Neighborhood Center
2335 North Texas, Pearland, TX 77581 - Memorial Child Care Center
979-233-2393 1912 Victoria Street, Freeport, TX 77541
Child care, preschool and after-school for children 6 weeks to 12 years whose parents are moderate to low-income working people and/or in school. - NAMI Gulf Coast
281-585-3100 319 East South St., Alvin, TX 77512
Educating family members and professionals about mental illnesses. - Salvation Army
979-233-5420 1618 North Avenue J, Freeport, TX 77542
Emergency assistance with basic needs; food, medicine, clothing, utilities; temporary shelter, unemployed seeking work, disaster victims. Day care program for children ages 2 – 12 years. - Women’s Center of Brazoria County
800-243-5788 715 N. Valderas, Angleton, TX 77515
Emergency shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of family violence. - Youth and Family Counseling Services
979-864-1577 or 281-331-2649 801 North Buchta Road, Angleton, TX 77516
Counseling and preventive programs for children and parents.
979-864-1860
Food Pantries in Brazoria County
Victims Services Program
Brazoria County resources for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, drug & alcohol addiction and family crisis
United Way of Brazoria County
State of Texas
- 211 Texas-Connecting individuals with health and human services in Texas
- Texas Beach Watch - provides information about water quality at beaches along the Texas coast.
- Texas Code - International Code Council - provides code information relevant to Texas.
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- League of Women Voters of Texas
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission – Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Family Services
- Texas Homeowner Reimbursement Program
- Texas State Legislators – enter Zip code to find your U.S. and State representatives
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission
- Texas State Parks
- Workforce Solutions
U.S. Government
- Affordable Care Act
- Benefits.gov
- Census Bureau
- Census Bureau Business Builder
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Government Jobs
- Government Publishing Office
- Identity Theft Assistance Report identity theft and get a recovery plan
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Coronavirus
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms
- IRS Get Ready program
- National Libraries
- Selective Service System
- Social Security Administration
- Texas Homeowner Reimbursement Program
- United States Postal Service
- Veteran Affairs
- The White House