Come to our Center for more information about programs and services in our area. We refer to many agencies and programs in addition to the following:
Department of Family and Protective Services
14000 Summit Dr, Austin, Texas 78728 (Map)
Phone: (512) 834-3195
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works with communities to promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We do this through investigations, services and referrals, and prevention programs.
DFPS has five major programs that do this important work:
- Adult Protective Services
Protects the elderly and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through investigations and services. - Child Protective Services
Protects children from abuse and neglect through services, foster care, and adoption. - Investigations
Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect to determine if any child in the family has been abused or neglected. If the children aren't safe, the investigator starts protective services. - Prevention and Early Intervention
Manages community-based programs that prevent juvenile delinquency and child abuse and neglect. - Statewide Intake
Takes reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation from across the state through its Texas Abuse Hotline (1-800-252-5400) and through the website TxAbuseHotline.orgExternal Link 24-hours a day, every day of the year.
Family Eldercare
Central Health
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Work Force Solutions
Meals On Wheels of Central Texas
Goodwill Job Source Program
Social Security Administration Office
Austin Travis County Integral Care
Samaritan Health Ministries
Volunteer at the Jonestown Community Center
AARP Paid Part-Time Positions
