Health & Human Services

News & Announcements

General News

August 29, 2017 - HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

The Austin Animal Center Continues to Ask for the Community’s Help as Shelter Remains at Capacity

Zika Virus Information

Watch the Black History Program from February 11, 2016

Family Services News

The online application for Family Support Services assistance will be disabled on 12/1/2016 until further notice. To apply for assistance please visit any one of the seven community centers. You may also print the application from here and submit these documents to the Community Center of your choice.

LIHEAP is the program that funds the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) at all seven Travis County Community Centers, helping low income residents pay their utility bills and achieve energy efficiency. More...

New WIC Income Guidelines Released, June 23, 2015 

Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has the answer! Watch this week's video!

Research and Planning News

The following policy updates are available on the 84^th session of the Texas Legislature:

• Senate Bill Tracking Report
• House Bill Tracking Report
• LAR Analysis

Other recently published reports by Research and Planning staff include:

• 2015 Community Impact Report
• Travis County Snapshot from the 2014 American Community Survey
• Community Planning Groups: Exploratory Research

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) News