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Texas resources for caregivers

Key Texas entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals.

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Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) locator — Texas

Find your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for information & assistance, caregiver supports, respite options, and referrals.

Open official siteTexas HHS resources directory (AAA locator).
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Caregiver support & respite — Take Time Texas

Statewide respite network & caregiver supports (search for providers and programs).

Open official siteTake Time Texas (HHSC-supported respite network).
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Long-term services & supports (LTSS) navigation — Texas No Wrong Door

Entry point for LTSS navigation and planning; includes pathways into Medicaid LTSS and community supports.

Open official siteTexas HHS (No Wrong Door).
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Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option — Texas

Overview of Texas Consumer Directed Services (CDS). Options and rules vary by program; confirm details with your case manager.

Open official siteTexas HHS (CDS option).
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Family & medical leave (job protection)

Federal job-protected leave (FMLA). This is not paid leave; eligibility depends on your situation.

Open official siteU.S. Department of Labor (FMLA).
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Report abuse / neglect — Texas Adult Protective Services

Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult with disabilities or an older adult.

Open official siteTexas DFPS (APS reporting).
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Texas

Help with nursing home / assisted living concerns, resident rights, and complaints.

Open official siteTexas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
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YourTexasBenefits portal (apply/manage)

Apply for and manage benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, etc.). Follow on-screen instructions; application steps can vary by program.

Open official siteYourTexasBenefits.com (Texas HHS).