Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Youth Services — Child Protective Services & Foster Care in Austin, Texas. DFPS is the state agency protecting children from abuse and neglect. Services include child abuse investigations, foster care, adoption services, kinship care, and prevention programs. 24-hour child abuse hotline: 1-800-252-5400. Offices in every Texas county.

Phone: (800) 252-5400

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

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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 (800) 252-5400 in Austin, Texas. Their website is https://www.dfps.texas.gov.

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

DFPS is the state agency protecting children from abuse and neglect. Services include child abuse investigations, foster care, adoption services, kinship care, and prevention programs. 24-hour child abuse hotline: 1-800-252-5400. Offices in every Texas county.

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

Many community youth services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) at (800) 252-5400 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) offer services in other languages?

Call Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) at (800) 252-5400 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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.