TEXAS
Education & Employment Texas Workforce Commission (TWC): Provides a range of services to support employment and workforce development in Texas. They offer job search assistance, career counseling, training programs, and resources for job seekers and employers. (https://www.twc.texas.gov/) Texas Education Agency (TEA): Oversees public education in Texas and provides resources related to education and career development. They offer information on schools, colleges, and universities in the state, as well as resources for teachers and students. (https://tea.texas.gov/) Health & Well-Being Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS): Offer resources for childcare, foster care, adoption, and child protective services. The DFPS website provides information on reporting child abuse, finding childcare providers, and accessing support services for families. (https://www.dfps.texas.gov/) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Offers a variety of programs and services related to health and well-being. They administer programs like Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide healthcare coverage and nutritional assistance to eligible individuals and families. (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/) Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): Focuses on public health initiatives and provides resources related to various health behaviors. They offer information on healthy eating, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention. (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/) Texas Quitline: A free service that helps individuals quit tobacco and nicotine use. They offer coaching, support, and resources to develop a personalized quitting plan. The Quitline provides telephone counseling, online support, and information on nicotine replacement therapies. (https://www.yesquit.org/) Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division: Provide resources, support, and referrals related to mental health concerns and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. The division's website offers information on available services, crisis helplines, and treatment facilities. (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use) Texas Health Steps: Provides preventive healthcare services for children and youth, including screenings, immunizations, and health education. They promote healthy behaviors and support the overall well-being of Texas children and youth. (https://www.txhealthsteps.com/) Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA): Offers resources related to healthy eating, nutrition, and food access. They administer programs like the Texas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program, which provides supplemental food, nutrition education, and support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. The TDA website provides information on nutrition programs, food assistance, and farmers' markets. (https://www.texasagriculture.gov/)
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