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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
  • 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


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