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.
	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
	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.
	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.
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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