Captain Hope's Kids (CHK) was founded in 1989 as The Hope Foundation for the Homeless. Our original mission was to provide emergency grants to shelters for critical operating needs. During the 1990s a disturbing trend emerged: Mothers with babies and children became one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population. In addition, more babies were being born into homelessness. In response to this problem, the Hope Foundation's Board of Directors chose to focus its resources toward helping homeless children in North Texas.

Through the programs, events and partnerships, they aim to better the lives of every homeless child in North Texas, and eventually the rest of the United States. We are the only organization of our kind, which is why donations of goods, time and money are so important - because we can help children everywhere, and so can you.

The Dental Ranch has created an educational program with Captain Hope Kids to educate children about Oral hygiene. Twice a month the sheriffs and deputies head to various shelter locations and perform consults on children. The children are examined, assessed and informed about their current diagnosis. The sheriffs and deputies explain in detail the diagnosis and what treatment plan is necessary they are then scheduled to the appropriate location.