Hays County Child Protective Board
Promoting a safe environment for all children!
Our Mission
The mission of the Hays County Child Protective Board is to link the citizens of Hays County, the Commissioners Court and Child Protective Services to enhance services to children and families.
We address this mission by:
Helping meet the special needs of Hays and Caldwell County CPS children and families:
Provide emergency supplies for children and caregivers at the time of removal
Provide supplies for children and caregivers as needed at the Hays County Remme Rainbow Room (RRR)
Provide critical supplies and services for children and caregivers not available from other federal, state and local programs
Informing citizens, the Hays County Commissioners Court (Court), and other elected officials about the rights and special needs of abused and neglected children
Advocating for, preparing, monitoring and administering the budget allotted to us by the Court
Soliciting, monitoring and administering monies from donations and grants
Educating the public and the Court about child and family services in Hays County
Interpreting the role of the Child Protective Services staff to citizens and the Court
Relating citizen concerns to the Child Protective Services staff
Influencing legislation and policy related to Child Protective Services through networking and advocacy
Assisting surrounding counties in establishing a county child welfare board