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Richmond, located in Fort Bend County, is a fast-growing community where most families depend on personal vehicles for daily travel. For parents and caregivers navigating Child Protective Services (CPS) cases, reliable transportation is essential for attending supervised visitation, CPS meetings, DFPS appointments, court hearings, counseling sessions, and parenting programs. Understanding Richmond’s roadway system and available transportation options can help families remain compliant with CPS requirements and maintain steady progress toward reunification.
Key Highways and Major Roadways in Richmond
Richmond is connected to the Greater Houston region through several key corridors that make it easier for CPS-involved families to reach essential services.
Interstate 69 / U.S. Highway 59
Running along the eastern side of Richmond, I-69 provides a direct route to Downtown Houston, the Fort Bend County Justice Center, and DFPS offices. Families often rely on this corridor for CPS hearings, evaluations, and mandated service appointments.
Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
Highway 99 loops through Fort Bend County and connects Richmond to Sugar Land, Katy, Rosenberg, and Missouri City. Foster families, kinship caregivers, and parents use this tollway for traveling to visitation centers, medical facilities, and CPS service providers.
FM 762 & FM 359
These major roadways run through central Richmond and provide access to schools, healthcare offices, counseling providers, and community programs essential to CPS service plans.
These highways form the backbone of Richmond’s transportation network, helping families reach required appointments on time and stay in compliance with CPS expectations.
Suburban Connectivity for CPS-Involved Families
Richmond is surrounded by supportive suburban communities, each offering additional resources for CPS families.
Sugar Land & Missouri City
Connected via Highway 6 and Highway 90, these areas offer visitation centers, counseling services, medical offices, and DFPS-accessible meeting locations.
Katy & Rosenberg
Accessible through Highway 99 and I-10, these nearby areas provide affordable housing, childcare programs, and CPS-approved service providers.
Suburban accessibility helps families maintain the travel flexibility needed to meet court-ordered obligations and participate in reunification efforts.
Public Transportation Options in Richmond
While Richmond is primarily car-dependent, families without reliable transportation still have options:
Fort Bend Transit
Fort Bend Transit offers commuter routes and demand-response services that can help families reach CPS meetings, medical appointments, and court locations throughout the county.
Rideshare & Community Transportation Programs
CPS-involved parents frequently rely on Uber, Lyft, and nonprofit transportation assistance programs to attend supervised visitation, therapy sessions, evaluations, and DFPS appointments. These services are especially important when missing an appointment could affect CPS case progress.
Many families use a combination of personal vehicles, community transportation, and rideshare services to remain compliant with CPS service plans.
Richmond Office Location
Families seeking guidance for CPS investigations, safety plans, parental-rights matters, or reunification support can visit the Richmond office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan:
Law Office of Bryan Fagan – CPS Lawyers (Richmond Office)
The Richmond office is conveniently located near Highway 59, FM 762, and Highway 99, making it accessible for clients traveling from Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and surrounding Fort Bend County communities.
