Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Austin, Texas. Texas DFPS is the state agency for child protective services and adult protective services. Provides investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, and prevention services across Texas's 254 counties through 11 regions.

Phone: (512) 438-4800

Address: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, Texas, 78751

Website: https://www.dfps.texas.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, adult protective services, child care licensing, prevention and early intervention

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

How do I contact Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)?

You can call Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) at (512) 438-4800 or visit 701 W 51st Street in Austin, Texas. Their website is https://www.dfps.texas.gov.

What services does Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) offer?

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) offers Child protective investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, adult protective services, child care licensing, prevention and early intervention. Serves Birth–21. Texas DFPS is the state agency for child protective services and adult protective services. Provides investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, and prevention services across Texas's 254 counties through 11 regions.

Are services at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) at (512) 438-4800 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) support?

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)?

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (512) 438-4800 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.