Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Hotlines

Hotline	Purpose
Texas Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org	Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities
APS Facility Investigations: 1-800-647-7418	Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in facilities
Foster Care & Adoption Inquiry Line: 1-800-233-3405	Provides information on how to become a foster or adoptive parent
Child Care Information: 1-800-862-5252	Delivers information about child care in Texas
Office of Consumer Affairs: 1-800-720-7777	Make an inquiry about an existing DFPS case or make a complaint
Texas Runaway Hotline: 1-888-580-HELP	Provides peer counseling to runaways and family members
Texas Youth Hotline: 1-800-98YOUTH	Provides peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, and running away

Website	Purpose
www.dfps.texas.gov	Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
www.TxAbuseHotline.org	Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities
www.AdoptChildren.org	Adopt children through the Texas Adoption Resource Exchange
www.TexasYouth.org	Texas Youth Hotline
www.HelpandHope.org	Child Abuse Prevention
www.EveryonesBusiness.org	Adult Abuse Prevention
www.TxChildCareSearch.org	Search Texas Child Care
www.VolunteerDFPS.org	Become a DFPS Volunteer
www.WatchKidsAroundWater.org	Safety for children around water
www.TexasYouthConnection.org	Resources for youth in foster care
www.DontBeInTheDark.org	Choose regulated child care
www.BabyRoomToBreathe.org	Safe sleeping tips for babies