Family and Protective Services

Texas Health and Human Services

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is the State agency which administers Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, Texas Women’s Health Program, Family Violence Services, Refugee Services, and Disaster Assistance.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department of Family Protective Services

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works with communities to promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation,  through investigations, services and referrals, and prevention programs.

Texas WIC

TEXAS WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5.