SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITy
Bridging Gaps, Building Futures
Transformation Waco is the bridge that connects students and families to school readiness programs, wraparound services, afterschool and summer programs, and STEAM education. We tackle out-of-school barriers to learning by providing afterschool and early childhood development programs, mental health therapy, eye examinations and glasses, basic and social services for families, and operating the brand-new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center.
AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIES
The AfterSchool Academies are free afterschool programs for students in the Estella Maxey and Kate Ross communities. Programs include STEAM enrichment activities, homework assistance, a meal, and more.
free eye exams
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Vision Center at the Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy provides free eye exams and glasses to all Waco ISD students.
mental health
Transformation Waco is committed to eliminating barriers to learning by addressing student mental health needs provided by licensed social workers and graduate interns. Our specialists bring trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and group therapy at no cost to families.
school readiness
We ensure that children from birth to four years old are happy, healthy, and ready to learn. We help build children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, which are essential ingredients for school readiness. Our program supports parents in creating nurturing home environments and addresses barriers to family stability.
Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center
At Transformation Waco, we proudly operate the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center—a dynamic, community-based hub where curiosity becomes creation. The STEAM Center offers hands-on learning experiences in engineering, robotics, digital technology, culinary science, makerspaces, and more for learners of all ages. Through year-round programming, school partnerships, and workforce-aligned pathways, we help students build skills, confidence, and clear connections to future STEM careers. Together, we are strengthening Waco’s talent pipeline and expanding access to high-quality, engaging STEM education for our entire community.
