Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Information Resource:
Website: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Kinship_Care/
*Of Note: Texas Kinship Caregiver Pilot Programs were defunded. There is a possibility the programs will receive funds in the future.*
Information Provided:
- Resource listing
- Information regarding notifying relatives
- Permanency Care Assistance (aka Kinship Guardianship Assistance)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock
Website: https://cclubbock.org/
Phone: (806) 765-8475
Contact: Sabrina Robbins, Chief Community Assistance and Outreach Officer
Serves the Panhandle Region of Texas.
*Of note: their Kinship Navigator Program was defunded. They can still provide services to kinship caregivers, just not through a dedicated Kinship Program*
Services Included:
- Assistance with accessing benefits
- Elderly support programs
- Linkage to other local resources
- Parent Assistance Programs
