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Texas social services

Find trusted social services across Texas — food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, and crisis support. Scout helps Texans and case workers locate verified local help fast.

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  • Food & SNAP

    Food banks, pantries, and SNAP (Lone Star Card) enrollment help via Your Texas Benefits.

  • Housing & shelter

    Emergency shelter, rental and utility assistance, and homelessness response teams.

  • Healthcare

    Federally qualified health centers, Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, mental health, and substance use.

  • Legal aid

    Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Lone Star Legal Aid, tenant rights, and immigration help.

  • Family & children

    Childcare scholarships, WIC, foster care support, and parenting programs.

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