DFPS Fort Worth, Circle Dr.

Information on Services

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) protects children and adults who are elderly or have disabilities and regulates child care. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works with communities to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It also works to protect the health and safety of children in daycare, as well as foster care and other types of 24-hour care.

Child Protective Services

Protects children from abuse and neglect through investigations, services, foster care, and adoption.

Child Care Licensing

Regulates daycare, foster care, adoption agencies, residential treatment centers, before- and after-school programs, and maternity homes.

Residential Child Care Services