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Denton County proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month; local agencies report rising caseloads
Summary
Denton County Commissioners Court on April 14, 2026, proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard local child-welfare organizations report higher caseloads, calls for volunteers and gratitude for county support.
Denton County Commissioners Court on April 14 adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard representatives from local child-welfare organizations describe rising demand and volunteer needs.
The proclamation cited Denton County figures for 2025: the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services received 8,362 reports of child abuse in the county, of which 5,879 were assigned to caseworkers. County and nonprofit leaders who spoke at the meeting urged more volunteer advocates and continued interagency cooperation to protect…
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