Resources
NOTICE: All Travis County CPS Court hearings are now occuring in-person at the NEW Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility.
Resources
Important Departments, Agencies & Organizations
Integral Care
(Local Mental Health Authority)
Center for Child Protection
(Local Child Advocacy Center)
Attorney Resources
Travis County Local Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Decorum
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Travis County CPS Courts Practices and Procedures
(update1/1/2024)
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Instructions for Participating in Zoom Hearings
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Travis County Information & Training on Virtual Jury Trials
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Texas Children's Commission: Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book
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State Bar of Texas: Child Protection Law Section
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American Bar Association: Implicit Bias Videos and Toolkit
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NCJFCJ: Child Welfare Publications
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Community Resources
FindHelp: Connection to Community Services
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Austin Area Urban League: Services
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Foundation Communities: Housing & Financial Stability Services
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Communities for Recovery: Recovery Resources
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Caritas of Austin: Get Started for Help
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City of Austin: Resources & Partners
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Travis County: Basic Needs Services & Resources
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Superior HealthPlan: Provider Search
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Ask, Listen, Talk, Repeat: Supporting Our Kids' Mental Health
Educational Resources
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Texas DFPS Disproportionality Information and Webinars
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Texas DFPS Help for Parents, Hope for Kids: Informative Videos
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SAFE: Information about the Issue of Violence
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Texas Council on Family Violence: Facts and Stats
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National Alliance on Mental Illness- Central Texas: Supports, Education & Resources
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TCU Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development- TBRI Information
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Publications
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ECHO: Homelessness in Austin Data
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Out Youth and Transgender Wellness: Resource Guides
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Children's Commission: Trauma-Informed Care Resources
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