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Family Support Programs

Family Support Services contracts with community-based programs to:

Assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and stability.
Promote healthy outcomes and strengthen support systems for children and families.
Prevent or reduce at-risk behaviors in children.
Support workforce participation.

Program services are free of charge and participation is voluntary.

Find programs in your county through the program locator.

Programs for Pregnant Moms and Families with Children Ages 5 and Younger

Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Early Support

Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES) provides community-driven initiatives and supports for families with children birth to 5 years old.

Texas Home Visiting

Texas Home Visiting provides in-home parent education for families with children birth to 5 years old.

Texas Nurse-Family Partnership

Texas Nurse-Family Partnership provides nurse home visting for first-time, low-income families.

Programs Providing Support to Youth

Community Youth Development

Community Youth Development provides positive youth development programs in ZIP codes with high incidences of juvenile crime.

Long-Term Youth and Family Support

Long-Term Youth and Family Support program aims to improve outcomes for children at the highest risk of reentering the child protective services system.

Statewide Youth Services Network

Statewide Youth Services Network provides a statewide network to support positive youth development.

Programs for Families with Children of All Ages

Family and Youth Success

Family and Youth Success provides coaching, counseling, and group-based learning for youth and parents.

Fatherhood EFFECT

Fatherhood EFFECT (Educating Fathers For Empowering Children Tomorrow) provides parent education and resources to fathers.

Texas Service Members, Veterans, and Families

Texas Service Members, Veterans, and Families provides parenting, education, counseling, and youth development programs for military and veteran families.

What services are available in your county?

Click the Find Local Support button to find Family Support Services programs in your county.

Find Local Support