Reporting Abuse in Polk County, Texas
Remember, you are obligated by law to report suspected child sexual, physical abuse, or neglect. If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, call 911 and the Texas Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
All suspected abuse and neglect MUST be reported to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services:
1-800-252-5400 or and your local law enforcement agency.
For resources outside of Texas visit One With Courage.
Prevention and Therapy
Childrenz Haven actively participates in educating the community to make Polk County aware that despite harsh realities of child abuse, we can help keep children safe as well as help child victims become child survivors of abuse.
Current Prevention Programs offered at Childrenz Haven of Polk County, Texas include:
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Darkness 2 Light: Stewards of Children
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
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Keeping Your Children Safe in the Real and Virtual World
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You Are Not Alone (for adolescents)
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Happy Bear (Personal Safety for Pre-K to 4th grade)
We have programs to help organizations learn the signs of abuse, how to report, and other useful information.
Contact Crystal Finegan to learn more.
Polk County Multi Disciplinary Team
Childrenz Haven works with members of the following organizations to ensure that abuse cases stay on track.
Polk County Child Protective Services
1225 W. Church St., Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-5715
1733 N. Washington, Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-6810
200 W. Church St, Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-3117
Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas Police Department
571 State Park Rd 56, Livingston, TX 77351
936-563-1200
Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas Social Services
936-563-1250
372 S. FM 356, Onalaska, TX 77360
936-646-5676
Corrigan Police Department
1001 N. Home, Corrigan, TX 75939
936-398-2551
Polk County District Attorney's Office
101 W. Mill St, Livingston, TX 77351
936-327-6868