Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Get Involved. Every faith, every child.

The faith community has a long history of helping those in need. DFPS wants to partner with all faith communities in Texas to help vulnerable children, adults, and families. There are many waysPDF Document to help.

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Clergy in the Court

See first-hand what happens when children are in court and hear their powerful stories.

CarePortal /
Adopt-a-Family

Help meet the needs of families and children in crisis by supplying a bed, clothing, or food.

BlueSunday.org and Stand Sunday

Pray and advocate for children and their families. Use these two resources to get your group involved.

Babysitting and Respite Care

Bring volunteers together to provide babysitting for foster and adoptive parents.

Fostering and Adoption

Recruit families to foster and adopt, or provide support to families that already do.

Get Connected

Contact local DFPS staff to find out more about how your faith community can help vulnerable Texans.

How We Support Our Partners

Resources

Get local resources and help in your area, online or over the phone.

Volunteer Impact

See the difference our volunteers make in the lives of others every day.

Success Stories

Meet some of our volunteers and hear their amazing stories.

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