Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Meet Jim Currier, our Housing Program Specialist in Austin! 🏡 With experience and dedication, he's crafted a program for foster kids transitioning out of care. 💙 His impact on youth is incredible. 📹 https://ow.ly/9zgT50TVmZf 🙌#TeamDFPS #FosterCareAdvocate

IN THE FIELD: We're celebrating #TeamDFPS across Southeast Texas! 🎉 From a popcorn social in Henderson County 🍿 to a spicy chili cook off in Jefferson County 🌶️—and a surprise pizza party in Beaumont 🍕—we're all about teamwork and appreciation! Shoutout to our amazing caseworkers for their dedication! A special thanks to all our partners who helped sponsor these events! #ChildProtection

“We’ve seen an increase in reports from financial institutions. They have a vested interest in protecting their client’s assets. This is happening across the country and in Texas, with brokerages, big banks and local branches.” — Associate Commissioner Kez World, Adult Protective Services 👉 https://ow.ly/Ohf150TH82W As #FinancialExploitationAwarenessMonth wraps up, let's remain vigilant in safeguarding our older Texans from abuse. Learn more at ProtectTexasAdults.org and let’s keep #ProtectingtheUnprotected 🔒💙

“Many folks are unaware of their own financial state, making them easier prey. How much is in your bank account, your debit card number, those are things you should remain aware of.” — Tracey Belin, faith-based community engagement specialist, APS ProtectTexasAdults.com https://ow.ly/iw4S50TPXKB

Our IT team is on the move! We're hitting the road, connecting with field staff to gather vital feedback on laptops & tablets. 💻 This week, #TeamDFPS in South Texas received hands-on demos—and their insight will help shape our next tech refresh!

“You look for signs where you feel that something is not quite right. Maybe they, a month ago or two months ago, they were fine, able to provide, and now you’re seeing disconnect notices."—Ann Cortez, APS South District Director 📹https://ow.ly/KO3650TSIB8 This week, we united with the South Texas APS Community Board for the "Creating a Safer Tomorrow, Together" symposium in San Antonio. 🤝 Learn more at ProtectTexasAdults.org 💪💛 #FinancialExploitationAwarenessMonth #TeamDFPS

"We're looking to find where there is inappropriate activity going on, put a stop to it, put protections into place so that funding can be used in the best interest of the person who that funding is intended for." — John Lennon, DFPS Media Relations Specialist https://ow.ly/ir0I50TQSlh

"Financial Exploitation comes in all shapes and sizes – whether it’s Auntie’s “to good to be true” investment offer, Grandpa’s new “friend” asking for gift cards, or Granny’s grandson using her credit without permission." — Marci Leffler, Adult Protective Services Community Engagement Specialist ProtectTexasAdults.com https://ow.ly/cBEh50TKZZ9 #FinancialExploitationAwarenessMonth #TeamDFPS

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Congratulations to team member Heather Thorpe!! What a well-deserved recognition!