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DFPS faith-based specialist outlines volunteer supports, rainbow rooms for children in care
Summary
Candace Ramos of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services described local faith-based initiatives, volunteer screening and ‘rainbow rooms’ that provide emergency supplies to children and families served by DFPS.
Candace Ramos, faith-based and community engagement specialist with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, briefed the Walker County Commissioners Court on Aug. 11 about her office’s volunteer, outreach and donation programs that support children in foster care.
Ramos said the faith-based unit coordinates volunteers and community groups to support caseworkers and families but does not provide direct casework. “We build on strengths of families and…
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