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The Austin Children’s Shelter is an emergency shelter offering a safe haven
for children who are removed from their homes due to life-threatening
abuse or neglect. The children who come through our doors are
traumatized, hurt, angry and despondent.
Since 1984, Austin Children's Shelter has provided the high quality care
and critical services they need to begin the healing process including
individual and group therapy, medical and dental care, and educational
assistance. The individual attention given to the needs of each child
helps them to feel safe while re-building their self-esteem. Our goal is to
reduce the emotional trauma suffered by child victims of abuse and
neglect and to lay a foundation of hope for a better future.
For more information visit www.austinchildrenshelter.org/
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Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer
environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower
children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to
lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established,
united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials
who are already in place to protect children.
We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child
that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend
our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical
presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further
abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any
manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle
preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
For more information, visit www.bacausa.com
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CASA of Travis County is a non profit organization that offers support and
guidance to children who have been removed from their homes due to
abuse and neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates are recruited,
screened, trained and supervised volunteers who spend valuable one on
one time with children and help them to navigate the foster care process.
CASA’s offer a constant presence in the child’s life and a voice in court.
CASA of Travis County was created in 1985 and serves over 60% of the
children in need. CASA’s ultimate goal is to serve every single child
removed from their home due to abuse or neglect.
For more information, visit www.casatravis.org/
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The Casey Family Programs mission is to provide and improve – and
ultimately to prevent the need for – foster care. Established by United
Parcel Service founder Jim Casey, we are a Seattle-based national
operating foundation that serves children, youth and families in the child
welfare system.
HELP NOW http://www.raisemeup.org/help.aspx?lang=1&area=texas
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The Center for Child Protection, a nationally accredited Children’s
Advocacy Center, is the first stop for children who are suspected victims of
sexual abuse, serious physical injury and for children who have witnessed a
violent crime. The Center is a child-friendly, specially equipped facility
where children receive recorded forensic interviews, medical exams,
counseling and crisis intervention. All services are provided at no charge.
In 2006, the Center helped more than 1,400 Travis County children.
For more information, visit www.centerforchildprotection.org or call
512/472-1164.
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The Pebble Project is a child abuse prevention program of Communities In
Schools. The Pebble Project recognizes that a child who lives in fear of
abuse cannot be successful in school. Since 1983, Pebble has been
traveling to schools throughout Central Texas to spread the message that
every child has the right to be safe, strong, and free. They do this through
interactive presentations that address bullies, strangers, and unwanted
touches. Last year alone Pebble spoke to 7,500 children in more than 50
elementary and middle schools, free of charge. Get involved with Pebble
Project’s important work as a volunteer or donor.
To learn more about Communities In Schools and the Pebble Project
please visit www.cisaustin.org
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Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working
together to make our communities better places to live through programs of
service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its
national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Their major fund raiser, the Zilker Park Kite Festival, is held every year on
the First Sunday in March, with this being their 79th year. Austin Parks and
Recreation Department is their very valuable partner in this event, which a
gift to the children and families of Austin. This year’s kite fest and contest
is March 4th, from 10am until 5 pm. There is no admission fee, and free
parking and shuttle service is provided. For more information visit our
website at: www.zilkerkitefestival.com
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Family Connections is a non-profit organization committed to improving
the development of young children and building a strong foundation for
their success by educating and supporting the adults in their lives - parents,
child care providers, teachers and community leaders.
For more info visit their website at: www.familyconnectionsonline.org
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR AUSTIN CHILDREN IN CRISIS (PACC)
is a non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate resources and
partnerships that directly benefit abused and neglected children in Austin
through support to CPS caseworkers. ww.partnershipsforchildren.org
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A musician with message. That’s how SaulPaul describes himself. His
music is from the soul and his message is from the heart.
Imagine being born into poverty...without a mother or father. Picture
growing up in the ghetto, surrounded by drugs and murder. Visualize being
locked in the Texas state penitentiary but then...See yourself going against
all odds and graduating from the prestigious University of Texas at Austin!
This was SaulPaul's life.
Now he’s a MUSIC PRODUCER. A FILMMAKER. A SPEAKER. And an
AUTHOR. From being featured on MTV in New York to working in
Hollywood, California, this Texas born artist and entrepreneur is determined
to live life to the fullest. And help others do the same. It’s why he founded
ReRoute Outreach, a service organization aimed at impacting teenagers
and adults alike and inspiring them to live their dreams. www.saulpaul.com
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The mission of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
(DFPS) is to protect the unprotected – children, the elderly, and people
with disabilities – from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It fulfills its
mission with regard to children by regulating child care, investigating
allegations of child abuse and neglect, providing services to children and
families in their own homes, arranging foster care, providing services to
children in and aging out of foster care, and helping children find loving
adoptive homes. www.dfps.state.tx.us
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