Free Legal Help for CPS Issues
Family Early Defense Network provides free legal help to low-income Texans who have Child Protective Services (CPS) issues from the moment CPS knocks on the door
Get connected to legal assistance with one simple application or phone call.
Quickly find out if you are eligible for legal aid services, then match with organizations in the Family Early Defense Network who specialize in your legal matter.
What can I get help with?
The Family Early Defense Network helps with:
CPS investigations
Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS)
Administrative Reviews of Investigative Findings (ARIFs)
Legal matters related to your family's CPS issue such as housing, custody, and protective orders
You may be eligible for free help if you are low-income and have a current CPS case.
About the Family Early Defense Network
The Family Early Defense Network (FEDN) is funded by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF). The network is a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in collaboration with Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC), Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT).
