F.A.Q.

How is Vogel Alcove funded?

Vogel Alcove receives funding from foundations, corporations, community organizations, government grants, private individual donations, and through proceeds from the annual Vogel Alcove Arts Performance Event.

How do I contact Vogel Alcove?

For more information, call the administrative office at 214.368.8686 or the childcare center at 214.565.9706.

What is Vogel Alcove’s legal name?

Our legal name is Vogel Alcove doing business as Vogel Alcove Childcare Center for the Homeless

Is Vogel Alcove a faith-based organization?

No, Vogel Alcove is a non-religious, non-sectarian organization that serves families that meet the eligibility criteria regardless of religion, race, or gender. However, the Alcove was started by the Jewish community to help alleviate homelessness in Dallas.

What services are provided at Vogel Alcove?

The following services are provided for free to the families and their referring agency:

• Free quality childcare and educational enrichment activities
• Screening for developmental delays
• Play, speech, physical, and occupational therapies
• Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack
• Baby formula, diapers, wipes, and other childcare supplies
• Clothes and childcare supplies provided free of charge to Alcove families
• Adult therapy, family counseling, and parenting classes
• Access to Parkland Hospital’s HOMES Van for healthcare
• Access to a host of community resources through collaborating agencies

What are the hours of operation?

Vogel Alcove operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

How do I apply for services?

Families are referred to Vogel Alcove by their shelter case manager. Walk-ins are not accepted and are referred to a shelter to obtain housing first.

Who is eligible to be served at Vogel Alcove?

Homeless families with young children six weeks to five years old, living in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and transitional housing programs that are affiliated with the Alcove can receive our services.

What is Vogel Alcove?

Vogel Alcove is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that provides free childcare, developmental services, and social services to eligible homeless families.