Staff Report
SAN MARCOS — On May 12, 2026 the Hays County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation recognizing The Hays County Child Protective Board awardees for 2025-26.
The Hays County Child Protective Board was created in 1978 to ensure that children in the care of Child Protective Services are provided with emergency resources to minimize the trauma of abuse and neglect throughout Hays County, according to a news release.
The awardees for 2025-26 are as follows:
• Outstanding CPS Caseworker, Kathryn Garbutt;
• Two Foster Youths;
• Outstanding Foster Parents, Tran family;
• Outstanding Volunteer, Karen Housewright
• Outstanding Community Resource, Hays County Commissioners Court
The releases stated that the board is grateful for the court issuing the proclamation honoring the awardees. The board shared that it hopes publicly recognizing outstanding professionals and volunteers who engage in these efforts will raise community awareness as to the work that is being done in the community. It also hopes that recognizing the children and youths who prosper and grow in outstanding foster families will open eyes to the resilience and realized potential of these children and youths, continued the release.
“Congratulations to each award recipient. Thank you for your outstanding performance in working with and supporting families and children in Hays County who receive services from The Department of Family and Protective Service” said Dixie Camp, board president.
