The statistics are staggering!

Once you see the statistics, you can begin to understand the enormity of the problems we face in caring for children who do not have safe, healthy, and loving homes.  The statistics below are for 2024.

• Hays County

  • Children in Hays County: 59,972

  • Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect: 428 (from investigations conducted in 2024)

  • Children in Conservatorship: 160

  • Youth in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL): 39

  • Children Receiving In-Home Services: 408

  • Children Free for Adoption: 23

  • Adoptions Finalized: 19

• Caldwell County

  • Children in Caldwell County: 11,452

  • Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect: 100 (from investigations conducted in 2024)

  • Children in Conservatorship: 45

  • Youth in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL): 9

  • Children Receiving In-Home Services: 144

  • Children Free for Adoption: 13

  • Adoptions Finalized: 9