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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) page is an online resource for the public and stakeholders to learn about agency initiatives, services, and awareness campaigns.

The mistreatment of older adults often hides in plain sight. This Elder Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with the Ha...
06/11/2026

The mistreatment of older adults often hides in plain sight. This Elder Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with the Hardin County Safety & Support Resource Fair to empower older Texans with knowledge about services! Big shoutout to TAN Healthcare and our incredible APS Faith-Based team! 💪💜 ProtectTexasAdults.org

Helpline advocates are lifeline for at-risk youth and families in need, answering calls, texts, and chats 24/7. 🙌✨To get...
06/10/2026

Helpline advocates are lifeline for at-risk youth and families in need, answering calls, texts, and chats 24/7. 🙌✨To get involved, email 👉✉️ [email protected].
dfps.texas.gov/youth-helpline/Volunteer.

BE INSPIRED! Celebrating the incredible journey of 12 amazing South Texas foster youth who just graduated high school! 🙌...
06/09/2026

BE INSPIRED! Celebrating the incredible journey of 12 amazing South Texas foster youth who just graduated high school! 🙌🎓https://ow.ly/WjVv50Z8Yam

A dozen South Texas foster youth were honored for graduating high s...

It's Elder Abuse Awareness Month! Jesus is a champion for Adult Protective Services, fighting against neglect and exploi...
06/08/2026

It's Elder Abuse Awareness Month! Jesus is a champion for Adult Protective Services, fighting against neglect and exploitation. 📹 https://youtu.be/ZTWGE9CZDp8

Meet Jesus, our dedicated APS Caseworker! His greatest reward? Seei...

Meet Kelsy: a boy in foster care who loves basketball and the outdoors! adoptchildren.org 💙👉 https://ow.ly/h8VV50Z2SGZ
06/07/2026

Meet Kelsy: a boy in foster care who loves basketball and the outdoors! adoptchildren.org 💙👉 https://ow.ly/h8VV50Z2SGZ

Kelsy is a boy in foster care who loves the outdoors and staying active, especially playing football.

🎓 Did you know? The State College Tuition Waiver in Texas helps foster youth and those adopted from DFPS by covering the...
06/06/2026

🎓 Did you know? The State College Tuition Waiver in Texas helps foster youth and those adopted from DFPS by covering their tuition at state colleges! Learn more https://ow.ly/FvKX50Z7IzS.

Leaving kids in the car alone is a BIG no-no! Extreme temperatures can turn dangerous in an instant. 🥵 Let’s keep childr...
06/06/2026

Leaving kids in the car alone is a BIG no-no! Extreme temperatures can turn dangerous in an instant. 🥵 Let’s keep children safe and sound! 💙🚗 dfps.texas.gov

June Elder Abuse Prevention Month and we're joining incredible community partners to shine a light on this important iss...
06/04/2026

June Elder Abuse Prevention Month and we're joining incredible community partners to shine a light on this important issue. A huge shoutout to Slug Bug Ranch for raising awareness for older Texans! Get involved 👉volunteerdfps.org 💜🙌 https://ow.ly/NuiA50Z7bhw

June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Texas, a time to advocate and bring attention to those in need of support.

Always keep a watchful eye on children around water! Whether it's a pool, lake, or even the bathtub, a vigilant adult is...
06/03/2026

Always keep a watchful eye on children around water! Whether it's a pool, lake, or even the bathtub, a vigilant adult is key to ensuring safety! 💙👶 🌊https://ow.ly/tWJ250Z2RKP

June is Reunification Month! Witness the incredible journey of a mother whose unwavering determination brought her back ...
06/02/2026

June is Reunification Month! Witness the incredible journey of a mother whose unwavering determination brought her back to her son.📹 https://ow.ly/5qgQ50SsQMS

BE INSPIRED: Watch the incredible story of a mother's unwavering de...

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