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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Individual and Family Services
Austin, Texas 32,506 followers
Child Protective Services/Adult Protective Services/Services for Families/Foster Care/Adoption/Abuse-Neglect Prevention/
About us
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected—children, elderly, and people with disabilities—from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency’s Mission, Vision, & Values in services to the 27 million citizens of Texas.
- Website
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https://www.dfps.texas.gov
External link for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Adoption and Foster Care, Prevention Services, and Child Care and Licensing
Locations
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Primary
701 W. 51st St.
Austin, Texas 78751, US
Employees at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Updates
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It's Suicide Prevention Month and we're shedding light on the impact of social media on mental health. Research shows that excessive use can lead to depression and anxiety in teens and young adults. Watch our former intern Kendall as she dishes some great tips on finding balance between your phone and real life. 📹 https://ow.ly/QBoq50Tvz3o #SuicidePreventionMonth #TeamDFPS 📱
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Financial Exploitation Awareness Month is almost here! Tune in to KVIA-TV ABC-7 to catch #TeamDFPS on past Sunday's segment and learn how to prevent and report it! 👇 https://ow.ly/e4Jc50TtQrX. #ElderAbuseAwareness
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WORK! WORK! WORK! Join our child protective services team and make a difference. 👇 AUSTIN: https://ow.ly/bYpH50TqcNz HOUSTON: https://ow.ly/a99Z50TqcNu HUNTSVILLE: https://ow.ly/kAvs50TqcNA LIBERTY: https://ow.ly/LtTM50TqcNy ODESSA: https://ow.ly/ui7950TqcNt SAN ANTONIO: https://ow.ly/NgSP50TqcNv SAN ANTONIO: https://ow.ly/ntNQ50TqcNB #ChildProtection #WorkinTexas #TexasJobs
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Read all about the amazing work our CPS team does for children and families in San Antonio! 👇 https://ow.ly/8XgZ50Tq8ar #TeamDFPS #ChildProtection #ChildWelfareWorkerAppreciation
Celebrating child welfare workers | Forever Family
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As we wrap up Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week, let's take a moment to honor the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting vulnerable children and families across Texas. Your tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! 👏🏽 🌟 #ChildWelfareWorkerAppreciation #ChildProtection #TeamDFPS
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Join us in welcoming Madelyn Fletcher and Melissa Loe to #TeamDFPS! As Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Operations, their combined experience in leadership, policy, and public service will be invaluable in advancing our mission to protect Texas' children, families and vulnerable adults. #ChildProtection #ProtectingtheUnprotected
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We're on the lookout for an experienced IT PROJECT MANAGER to lead our Information Technology Services team. If have top-notch skills in project planning, execution, and team supervision, we want to hear from you! 👉 https://ow.ly/7lLf50TkCTr #JobsInTexas #ProjectManagement #Technology #ITCareers
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Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week is here and we're giving a huge shoutout to our incredible Child Protective Services and Child Protective Investigations teams in East Texas! These unsung heroes work tirelessly to protect vulnerable children and families, and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication. 🙌 #ChildProtection #TeamDFPS
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Calling all educators, social workers, and #childprotection advocates! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Foster Care and Education Summit at Angelo State University, Sept. 26-27. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on supporting #fostercare students in Texas public schools. Register now!👉https://ow.ly/myex50ThInq #TeamDFPS 📚