The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services held a dedication ceremony May 27 to unveil refreshed Child Protective Services visitation and staff observation rooms at its Bastrop office following a community-led renovation project.
The details: The two-month renovation was made possible through the work of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Bastrop County Shares, Social Empowerment Texas, Heal Alliance and other local partners.
DFPS said the rooms, used for supervised visitation between children in state conservatorship and their families, had fallen into disrepair due to heavy use, with worn furnishings and toys needing replacement.
Lauren McBee, DFPS faith-based and community engagement specialist, said the project highlights the impact of community collaboration in supporting families.
What they're saying: “These rooms are vital to the work we do,” McBee said. “Having a safe, comfortable and cheerful space to have visits helps keep and build important relationships.”
DFPS said the updated spaces are intended to create a more welcoming environment for families during supervised visitation as they work to maintain or rebuild relationships.
