Helpful Resources for Parents
Resource Listing
Attorney General’s Office
Ph: (325) 672-4480
Description: Child support enforcement
Children’s Medicaid and Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Ph: (325) 795-5876
Ph: (877) 543-7669
Department of Family and Protective Services
Ph: (325) 691-8100
Ph: (800) 252-5400
Description:
- Adult protective services
- Child care licensing
- Child protective services
- Personnel / management services
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- Health and safety information for child care providers on issues of:
- Immunizations
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases
- Building and premises safety
- Health and safety training appropriate to the provider setting
- Regulatory compliance history of child care providers
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Department of Health and Human Services
Ph: (325) 695-5750
Description: Medicaid doctors, dentist list, Chronically Ill and Disabled Children (CIDC), information about food stamps, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Food Bank of Abilene
Ph: (325) 695-6311
Description: Assistance with food
Noah Project
Ph: (325) 672-6626
24-Hour Crisis Hotline Ph: (800) 444-3551
Description: Shelter and outreach for family violence victims
Pregnancy Resources of Abilene
Ph: (325) 672-6415
Description: Maternity, baby clothes, diapers, formula, and pregnancy verification
Social Security Office
Ph: (325) 672-0310
Ph: (800) 772-1213
Description: Assistance with Social Security benefits
Texas Workforce Commission Fraud and Abuse Hotline
Ph: (800) 252-3642
Description: Call to report any fraudulent activities or program abuse related to any state agency or program, including child care services.
2-1-1 Texas A Call For Help
Ph: 2-1-1
Description: Information and referrals for community health and human services; connecting people with local services and equipping them with information and education to best access resources in their community.
Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.)
Ph: (325) 692-1680
Description: Nutrition and food assistance program for children
West Central Texas Council of Governments
Ph: (325) 672-8544
Departments: Aging, 9-1-1, housing, and economic development
Workforce Solutions Center of West Central Texas
Ph: (325) 795-4200
Ph: (800) 457-5633
Description: Employment and training resources, workshops, internet job search resources, and state employment services