Child Abuse

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-252-5400

Family Crisis Center – Bastrop

431 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop, TX 78602

Provides services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, and education.
M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

24 Hour Hotline: 888-311-7755
Office: 512-321-7760

Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office & Victim Services

200 Jackson St., Bastrop, TX 78602
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

M–F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Emergency Number: 911
Main Number: 512-303-1080
Victim Services: 512-549-5100

CASA of Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

507 Water St., Bastrop, TX 78602

When a child enters the foster care system because his or her home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to help them. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate®, or CASA. CASA volunteers are each assigned to help one child or set of siblings at a time, so they can focus on giving that child or sibling group the individualized advocacy and attention they need.
M-F, 8 am - 5 pm

512-303-2272

Children’s Advocacy Center

1002 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Bastrop, Lee & Fayette Counties is a child-friendly facility where child victims of abuse may be interviewed, undergo medical evaluations, and receive therapy. In addition, the center provides advocacy to protective caretakers and child abuse education to the communities we serve.

M-F, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Office phone: 512-321-6161
Emergency Phone: 800-252-5400

Child Protective Services (CPS)

3809 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX 78602

Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved with children and families when they are referred by the DFPS Investigations division, which investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. CPS provides families a variety of services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home with their parents.

To report a case of suspected abuse or neglect: 800-252-5400 

If a child is in immediate harm: 911

Office phone: 512-321-3995

The Refuge

The Refuge for DMST™ (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) has a very specific mission: To provide trauma-informed, long-term restoration community with on-site services for girls, minors through age 19, who have been exploited through sex trafficking.  

Text “HELP” or “INFO” to the number 233733 for discreet help. 

512-806-0555