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One Pill Kills

Even small amounts of fentanyl can be deadly. Protect teens from counterfeit fentanyl.

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Life can hurt. We can help. Call the Texas Youth Helpline 1-800-989-6884

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Keep Kids Safe—Look Twice!

Car safety is a priority for children year round, especially during the holidays.

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Why Not You?

Children never outgrow the need for parents. Consider adopting an older child.

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Get Safe Sleeping Tips

Hundreds of Texas babies die in their sleep each year. Always give your baby room to breathe.

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Watch Kids Around Water

It only takes a moment for a child to drown. Never leave children alone near water.

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Find Out How to Help

Adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation... it's everyone's business.

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Parenting is a tough job, but we're here to help!

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11/01/24 - Adult Protective Services Quarterly Legislative Report for FY 2024
11/01/24 - FY 2025 Capacity Building Plan Based on Foster Care Needs Assessment
11/01/24 - Collection and Reporting of Alcohol and Controlled Substance Statistics
10/18/24 - Adult Protective Services Community Satisfaction Survey Report
10/01/24 - Rider 33 Report on Disproportionality and Disparity Analysis
10/01/24 - Foster Children in Drug Research Programs Report
10/01/24 - CPS Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026
10/01/24 - Rider 44 Mental Health Services Team Report
09/30/24 - Rider 15 Community-Based Care Update
09/30/24 - Rider 8 Report on Human Resources Management Plan
09/30/24 - Rider 39 Report on Conservatorship Caseloads
09/30/24 - Rider 45 Report on Provider Admission Data
09/30/24 - Quarterly Report on Community-Based Care Implementation Status
09/26/24 - Joint Budget Hearing DFPS Exceptional Items for FY 2026-27
09/10/24 - Presentation to the House Appropriations Committee on T3C
08/30/24 - Rider 36 Report on Federal Funds Maximization, Semi-Annual Update
08/30/24 - Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Placement Program Report
08/30/24 - House Bill 730 & Senate Bill 614 Court Order Report
08/30/24 - House Bill 3765 Luggage Supply and Distribution Report

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