Central Texas · Reference Directory
Central Texas organizations serving children and youth
A working directory of the courts, state and county agencies, foster care providers, schools, counseling practices, and support nonprofits that young people in our programs encounter across Travis, Williamson, and surrounding counties.
Built for the young adults we serve and for the caseworkers, CASA volunteers, PAL coordinators, and agency staff who refer them.
What this list is. A reference directory of 58 organizations working with children, youth, and families in Central Texas. Azgari Foundation compiled it so that a young person or a caseworker can find the right door quickly.
What it is not. Inclusion here does not indicate a partnership, affiliation, endorsement, or any formal relationship with Azgari Foundation, and it does not imply that any organization listed endorses us. We do not control these organizations or their websites, and we cannot speak to their current services, eligibility rules, or capacity. Contact each one directly.
The organizations below are drawn from the publicly published partner list of the Travis County Collaborative for Children. Links verified August 27, 2026. Found a broken link or an organization we should add? Email fosteryouthinitiative@azgari.org.
Courts & legal advocacy
7 organizationsThe courts that hold jurisdiction over child welfare and juvenile cases in Travis and Williamson counties, plus the advocate and attorney programs that represent children inside those proceedings.
State & county agencies
4 organizationsThe public bodies that carry statutory responsibility for child protection and family services in Texas, and the national foundation with an Austin field office focused on foster care systems.
Foster care, placement & adoption
13 organizationsLicensed child-placing agencies, residential treatment centers, group homes, and adoption programs operating across Central Texas.
- Adoption Collaborative of Central Texas
- Arrow Child and Family Ministries
- Circles of Care
- DePelchin Children's Center
- Divinity Family Services
- Helping Hand Home for Children
- Pathways Youth & Family Services
- Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
- STARRY
- Texas Baptist Children's Home
- The Settlement Home for Children
- Therapeutic Family Life
- Upbring
Support for youth & foster families
14 organizationsMentoring, essentials and material support, birthday and holiday programs, transition assistance, and community organizations that work with young people and the families caring for them.
Crisis, shelter & trafficking recovery
3 organizationsEmergency shelter, forensic and advocacy services following abuse, and long-term residential recovery for survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking.
Counseling & behavioral health
7 organizationsCommunity mental health authorities, hospital systems, private practices, and therapeutic programs serving children and young adults in Central Texas.
Schools & education
10 organizationsSchool districts, charter and private schools, specialized campuses, and early childhood programs that serve students in foster care and other youth in transition.
Referring a young person to us
Azgari Foundation runs tuition-free, fully online job-ready skills training for young adults ages 16–25 who are aging out of foster care, exiting the juvenile justice system, or otherwise disconnected from school and work. Programs run 16 to 24 weeks depending on the track, at 15 to 20 hours per week, at no cost to the participant.
Caseworkers, CASA volunteers, PAL coordinators, and agency staff can refer a youth using the same application. Select "I am referring someone" and include the young person's name, age, and contact information. Individual results vary based on effort, market conditions, and personal circumstances.