SAN MARCOS – When a child is hastily removed from a home by Child Protective Services (CPS), the experience is often traumatic. Although it is difficult to adjust this initial experience, the Hays County Child Protective Board has attempted to make the process easier for 46 years. In 2020, Karen Hou...

By Sahar Chmais Sometimes, a child gets removed from an abusive household in the middle of the night without warning, leaving with nothing but the clothes on his or her back. Following this traumatic event, some stability and resources need to be provided to these kids. In January, the Remme Rainbow...

Hays County children in foster care will   have the opportunity to participate in more extra-curricular activities and Child Protective Services will have more support in pursuing professional training due to the donations of one governmental body, one nonprofit foundation and one individual. The Co...

Three Hays County charities dedicated to helping children and families received $25,000 each this week, courtesy of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. On Dec. 4, Hays County commissioners presented a total of $75,000 to the Hays County Food Bank, the Southside Community Center and the Hay...

(photo by Sean Claes) The strains of local folks music emanated from Pinballz Kingdom in Buda Saturday as Concerts for a Cause held its July concert benefitting the Hays County Child Protective Board. The board works to raise and distribute funds to help purchase food, clothing, medical and educatio...

The Hays County Child Protective Board (HCCPB) is currently seeking businesses and organizations to collect and donate toner and ink cartridges.  These cartridges will be sold to a recycling center in exchange for cash.  This money will provide many needed supplies for local children such as: diaper...