CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT,

PROTECTION AND

 PREVENTION

Advocacy, Inc.

        School Information

        1-800-252-9108

CASA

        Sharon Eubanks

        2021 NW Loop 286

        Paris, Texas 75460

        903-737-4346

        Services:    Court appointed special advocates for kids.

                          9 months plus teen pregnancy and after baby comes.

Child Abuse Hotline

        1-800-252-5400

Child Abuse Prevention

        Project/CASA

        136 Grand Avenue

        Paris, Texas 75460

        903-737-4346

        Services:    To empower families to cope with their situations in a non-abusive way.

                          Teach children & adults coping skills.

                          Provide case management, short term crisis intervention and counseling.

Child Find

        Missing Children

        1-800-426-5678

Disabled/Elder Abuse Hotline

        1-800-252-5400

Handicapped Children / TEA

        1-800-252-9668

Family Haven

        1220 Clarksville Street

        Paris, Texas

        903-784-6842

        Open to adults and children; no fees are charged.

        Services:    Emergency shelter due to family violence, sexual assault, or other violent crime.

        Meetings:   Women's Support Group

                          (Topics include self-esteem and depression)

                          Call for authorization to attend.

Family Violence Hotline (Spouse/Partner)

        1-800-252-5400

Lamar County Child Welfare Board

        1416 NW 19th Street

        Paris, Texas

        903-785-7541

        Services:    Provide support for families of abused / neglected children.

                          Financial support for children in conservatorship.

Ride Safe

        Child car safety

        1-800-252-8255

        8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Runways

        1-800-392-3352

Texas Department of Human Services

        1416 NW 19th Street

        Paris, Texas 75460

        903-785-7541

        Staff available to discuss services and eligibility services.

        Services:    Investigative reports of child abuse and neglect.

                         Provide substitute care as deemed necessary.

                         Develop and maintain foster homes.

                         Provide adoption services.