Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline
Use this number to report: Abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. Violations of minimum standards in a child-care
operation.
Phone: 1.800.252.5400
Website: https://www.txabusehotline.org
Children’s Advocacy Center
Assists victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse ages 2-18 including forensic interviews and physical exams as well as counseling and other follow-up services.
Phone: 806.740.0251
Website: www.safeplace4kids.org
CASA- Court Appointed Special Advocates
Trained volunteers who support and assist children in foster care while their case is in the court system.
Phone: 806.763.2272
Website: casaofthesouthplains.org
Foster Care and Adoption Information
For information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent through DFPS.
Phone: 1.800.233.3405
Child Care Information
For information about assisted child-care in Texas.
Phone: 1.800.862.5252
Texas Youth Hotline
To provide peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect, and running away.
Phone: 1.800.989.6884
Office of Consumer Affairs Hotline
To make an inquiry or complaint about an existing DFPS case.
Phone: 1.800.720.7777
Abuse in Mental Health/Mental Retardation Facilities
To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Mental Health/Mental Retardation facilities.
Phone: 1.800.647.7418
Nurse Family Partnership-TTUHSC
Parenting education for first time pregnant mothers (Enrollment by 28 wks or less)
Phone: 806.743.9673
Website: https://txnfp.org
Children’s Behavioral Health Clinic-UMC Children’s Hospital and TTU
UMC Medical Office Plaza 3502 9th Street, Suite 250 Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.742.3074 or 806.775.9222
Website: umchealthsystem.com
UMC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
In case of emergency dial 9-1-1
Parenting Cottage
Parenting education from prenatal to kindergarten entry, car seat safety education and car seat assistance.
Phone: 806.795.7552
Website: www.parentingcottage.org