Hays County Child Protective Board
Promoting a safe environment for all children!
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 2022.
Hays County
Children in Hays County: 56,171
Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect: 339
Children in Conservatorship: 385
Youth in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL): 67
Children Receiving In-Home Services: 109
Children Free for Adoption: 111
Adoptions Finalized: 46
Caldwell County
Children in Caldwell County: 11,267
Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect: 107
Children in Conservatorship: 116
Youth in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL): 18
Children Receiving In-Home Services: 62
Children Free for Adoption: 25
Adoptions Finalized: 18
Top Contributions by the Hays County Child Protective Board in FY 2024:
$29,411 for emergency and basic clothing
$27,893 for bedding (such as beds, cribs, and linens)
$26,402 for back to school clothing and supplies
$22,551 for CPS and Family Support
$14,342 for holiday, birthday, and special recognition gifts