Williamson County Juvenile Services

09/07/2026

This week, Williamson County Juvenile Services proudly welcomed our newest Juvenile Probation Officers during their swearing-in ceremony.

These dedicated individuals have committed themselves to serving, protecting, and guiding the youth of Williamson County. We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to the positive impact they will make in our community.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them the very best as they begin this important and meaningful journey!

09/01/2026

Williamson County Juvenile Services recently held its annual Back 2 School Bash, an event hosted by the Probation Team to kick off the new school year and celebrate the youth and families we serve.

This year’s event featured a fun high school stereotypes theme and served approximately 200 youth and family members. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners and donors, families enjoyed a meal, received backpacks and school supplies, and had the opportunity to win door prizes and gift cards.

We are incredibly grateful to the businesses that donated food for this year’s event:

• Cotton Patch Café – Georgetown
• Sirloin Stockade
• HTeaO – Georgetown
• Chuy’s – Hutto
• Double Dave’s – Hutto
• McAlister’s – Hutto
• ThunderCloud Subs – Cedar Park
• Crumbl Cookie
• Starbucks – Wolf Ranch, Georgetown
• Starbucks – Williams Drive
• Summer Moon Coffee – Round Rock
• Chick-fil-A – Leander

Our community partners also played an important role by attending the event and sharing valuable information about their organizations and available resources with our youth and families.

We were pleased to welcome:

• Austin Community College
• Bluebonnet Trails
• Central Texas Beauty College
• Freedom Church
• Georgetown Behavioral Health
• Georgetown Library
• Reclaim Church
• Reset Mentoring
• The Locker
• Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
• We Are King Ryan’s Voice
• Convoy of Hope

A special thank-you goes to Central Texas Beauty College, which provided haircuts for youth and families at the event.

For those who may not be familiar with Convoy of Hope, it is a faith-based organization dedicated to helping feed and support communities in need. Through partnerships with local organizations, Convoy of Hope works to provide resources and practical assistance to families.

Freedom Church shared information about our Back 2 School Bash with Convoy of Hope, and they generously agreed to join us this year. They arrived at the community center with an 18-wheeler filled with food, backpacks, shoes, cleaning supplies and other essential items.

Each participating family was able to leave with care packages from Convoy of Hope that will provide additional food and support in the weeks ahead. We are incredibly thankful for their generosity and willingness to partner with us in serving local families.

We would also like to thank the businesses and organizations that donated door prizes and gift cards for the families who attended:

• Academy Sports – Georgetown
• H-E-B Wolf Lakes – Georgetown
• Starbucks – Cedar Park
• Starbucks – Wolf Ranch, Georgetown
• Texas Roadhouse – Pflugerville
• Jack Allen’s
• Stile Switch BBQ
• PopStroke
• Cinemark
• Taco Bell – Leander
• Main Event
• Bath & Body Works
• LongHorn Steakhouse – Georgetown
• Mayfield Dairy Queen
• Smokey Mo’s BBQ – Georgetown
• Rudy’s BBQ – Round Rock
• Attorney J.R. Hancock
• Attorney Carissa Beene
• H-E-B – Taylor

The Back 2 School Bash was a fantastic way to begin the school year on a positive note, and it truly represents what Juvenile Services strives to do every day. We show up. We work hard. We support families. And we work together to meet their needs while helping keep our community safe. Thank you to every member of our team that helped make this year’s Back 2 School Bash such a memorable and successful event!

08/22/2026

Congratulations to Transport & Summons Officer Jerry Castillo on being selected as the 2026 Employee of the Year for Juvenile Services!

Thank you, Jerry, for consistently going above and beyond the scope of your duties and for leading by example as a true Game Changer. Your dedication, commitment, and willingness to make a difference are truly appreciated.

We are honored to have you as a valued member of the Williamson County Juvenile Services team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

07/04/2026

WCJS would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.

06/05/2026

This week we celebrated the remarkable career of Crispin Betak as she retired after 25 years of dedicated service to Williamson County Juvenile Services. While it is difficult to imagine the department without her, it is impossible to overstate the positive impact she has made throughout her career.

For a quarter of a century, Crispin has been a trusted colleague, a dependable professional, and a valued friend to many. Through challenges, changes, and successes, she has consistently demonstrated dedication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Her willingness to lend a helping hand, share her knowledge, and support those around her has left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.

As she begins this new chapter, we offer our deepest gratitude for her years of dedication and friendship. While Crispin will be greatly missed, we are excited for the opportunities, adventures, and well-deserved relaxation that retirement will bring. We wish Crispin and her family continued happiness, good health, and many wonderful memories in the years ahead.

Thank you, Crispin, for 25 EXTRODINARY years of service. Your contributions will not be forgotten, and your impact will remain a part of this department for generations to come.

05/10/2026

Juvenile Services would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you enjoy your day.

01/29/2026

Meet Luna Raptor! She’s been part of Juvenile Services for over 500 days, and our kids and staff absolutely adore her. Help us get her the Pet Lover’s Choice Award—please consider voting for Luna!

Friends! There’s another doggo hot on my heels… I mean paws! Can you please help me out by voting and sharing this post? I has spent almost 550 days of my life at work with Juvenile Services, helping kids (and adults!) regulate, stay calm, and learn coping skills. My coworkers thinks I is a hero. If you agrees, please help!

Vote for free once every 24 hours, or if you would like to contribute to the Best Friends Animal Society (which is the leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and making the entire country no-kill), all paid votes today count double!

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