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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) page is an online resource for the public and stakeholders to learn about agency initiatives, services, and awareness campaigns.

11/14/2026

FAMILY OFFICIAL: Seventeen children found their forever families during a heartwarming Adoption Day celebration at the Brazoria County Courthouse! 💙 Shoutout to 12 amazing families who opened their hearts and homes.https://ow.ly/ku5M5105rWI

After years of caring for children they already loved, Brazoria County families made it official Friday during Adoption Day, celebrating 17 adoptions and their stories.

11/13/2026

Meet Alternative Response Specialist Marchelle Kappler, whose passion for helping Texas families drives her every day. As a proud member of , Marchelle is committed to creating lasting change and building stronger communities across our state.

11/12/2026

National Adoption Month kicked off in West Texas with a joyful ceremony where seven children joined five local families who finalized adoptions. 📹

National Adoption month arrived with a massive adoption event in Odessa with seven children finding their forever homes.

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Meet Josefine, our military liaison. She's committed to empowering service members, veterans, military spouses, and orphans of veterans—connecting them with meaningful career opportunities and ongoing support. 👉https://ow.ly/PCB65105fg8

11/10/2026

Join us in our mission to protect children and empower families across Texas! Check out in your area!

AUSTIN: https://ow.ly/niaY5104v7X
BROWNWOOD: https://ow.ly/znPs5104v7Z
ODESSA: https://ow.ly/r9jx5104v7S
SAN ANGELO: https://ow.ly/2fS35104v7Y
SAN ANTONIO: https://ow.ly/VVVP5104v81
SAN ANTONIO: https://ow.ly/KpwN5104v7W
SINTON: https://ow.ly/UMs95104v7T
WACO: https://ow.ly/FacU5104v7V
WAXAHACHIE: https://ow.ly/jisu5104v7R
WEATHERFORD: https://ow.ly/Ry3N5104v7U
WHARTON: https://ow.ly/7oWa5104vaS

11/09/2026

November is National Adoption Month! 🎉 Families in Williamson and Limestone counties officially welcomed children into loving forever families—including kinship adoption. Every adoption is a story of hope, love, and new beginnings. Learn more at adoptchildren.org. 💙

11/08/2026

Today is Stand Sunday—a day when faith communities across Texas to unite in prayer and support for children in foster care and the families who care for them. Let’s stand together for hope and healing.

11/07/2026

Our recent trunk-and-treat for Kinship families in Austin was hit. Get involved 👉volunteerdfps.org

11/06/2026

Rey is a curious 16-year-old who loves to discover new places. He's waiting for a forever family. adoptchildren.org
📹 https://ow.ly/koHc50ZV4VE

11/05/2026

It's National Adoption Month. Did you know approved kinship caregivers can get assistance becoming verified foster parents? And the process just became even easier! Learn more at dfps.texas.gov/kinship.

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4900 N Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX
78751

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