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The Office of Public Guardian, Inc. , (OPG) serves adults with mental and/or physical disabilities as their court-appointed legal guardian when they are incapable of managing some or all of their affairs. The Office of Public Guardian, Inc. was established to act as a substitute decision-maker for those persons in the big bend area who are functionally impaired to the extent that they require the protection of court intervention. The OPG provides quality public assistance in the form of guardianship services to vulnerable adults adjudicated incapacitated who have no family, friends, or resources to obtain a private guardian. Through the provision of public guardianship services and under the direction of the court, the OPG strives to: enhance quality of life, employ “substituted judgment,” acting as the person would have when making decisions in their best interests, protect against abuse, neglect and exploitation, and safeguard and exercise the fundamental civil rights of the people we serve guardianship is a serious step! Just because the person has a disability does not mean he or she needs a guardian. Guardianship is inappropriate if there are other alternatives such as a durable power of attorney, medical proxy, public benefits’ representative, etc.

It is a commitment to raise awareness within families that are in need. In order to reach our goal, we will guide families to community outreach, programs and education.

To raise awareness and ensure that every child impacted by abuse is heard, protected, and receives vital services for their continued safety and future well-being.

The Network - Advocating Against Domestic Violence is a collaborative membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by domestic violence through education, public policy and advocacy, and connection of community members to direct service providers.

Denton County Friends of the Family provides trauma‑informed support to people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related abuse; they operate a 24‑hour crisis line and offer emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, transitional housing, legal assistance, and prevention/education programs to help survivors find safety, stability, and healing.

To educate communities on the dangers of domestic violence. To connect victims, survivors, and families impacted by domestic violence, and assist them in the transformation of their lives - by providing a personal development retreat, scholarships, financial empowerment, an advocate-run hotline, and our innovative awareness campaigns.

ATVP EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE, AND STALKING. WE WORK TO CREATE A SAFE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) has a mission to prevent shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma through the development and implementation of education, programs, public policy and research; to establish networks, support and train families, caregivers and professionals.