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Families in San Antonio who are navigating Child Protective Services (CPS) cases often face obstacles such as food insecurity, unstable housing, financial challenges, domestic violence, or the need for parenting and emotional support. Fortunately, the San Antonio region offers a wide network of governmental and nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping families regain stability, meet CPS service plan requirements, and work toward safe reunification. These resources play a critical role in protecting children’s well-being and supporting long-term family success during CPS involvement.
Food and Basic Needs Assistance
San Antonio Food Bank
The San Antonio Food Bank partners with local pantries, churches, shelters, and distribution centers across Bexar County. CPS-involved families can access groceries, emergency food boxes, and nutrition programs. The Food Bank’s online locator makes it easy to find nearby assistance.
Catholic Charities of San Antonio
Provides food distribution, rent and utility assistance (when available), disaster relief, case management, and financial coaching. These supports help parents reduce stress and maintain household stability while completing CPS service plans.
Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Offers emergency food, clothing, basic needs items, and crisis assistance. Many CPS-involved families rely on CAM when immediate support is needed to maintain their CPS compliance.
Family and Child Support Services
The Children’s Shelter – Family Strengthening Programs
Provides counseling, trauma support, parenting classes, and crisis intervention for families at risk. These programs often fulfill CPS parenting and reunification requirements.
ChildSafe – Bexar County’s Child Advocacy Center
Partners with CPS, law enforcement, and medical professionals to support children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Services include forensic interviews, trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and caregiver assistance.
Family Service Association of San Antonio
Offers parenting classes, mental health services, financial empowerment programs, and case management. These services help families meet CPS goals for emotional stability and improved parenting skills.
Crisis Response, Housing Support & Domestic Violence Services
Battered Women & Children’s Shelter – Family Violence Prevention Services (FVPS)
Provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence. CPS may require safe housing when family violence is a factor, making FVPS a crucial resource.
SAMMinistries
Provides transitional housing, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and case management for families experiencing homelessness or instability—key components of CPS reunification requirements.
Haven for Hope
A transformational campus providing shelter, meals, case management, mental health support, and long-term stabilization services for families in crisis.
Faith-Based & Local Nonprofit Organizations
San Antonio’s broad nonprofit community provides hot meals, temporary housing, transportation support, childcare assistance, and crisis counseling—valuable tools for CPS-involved families working toward compliance.
Information, Referral & Community Service Navigation
2-1-1 Texas (Bexar County Region)
Families can dial 2-1-1 for referrals to programs, including:
- Food and rental assistance
- Parenting programs
- Counseling and mental health services
- Substance abuse treatment
- Domestic violence shelters
- Childcare and after-school programs
- Transportation support
Operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 2-1-1 helps CPS-involved families locate approved resources quickly and efficiently.
Summary
San Antonio provides a strong system of governmental, nonprofit, and community resources that support families navigating CPS involvement. From food assistance and safe housing to parenting programs and child advocacy services, these resources help families create secure, stable environments that support reunification and long-term child safety.
