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Ellis County Family Support Program

Benevolent House Resource Center

Through a generous partnership with the Ellis County Child Welfare Board, the Benevolent House Resource Center provides tangible support to licensed foster families serving Ellis County. This program is available to any licensed foster home in Ellis County or any licensed foster home currently caring for a child from Ellis County, regardless of which agency you are licensed through.

Support is provided on an ongoing basis as long as funding remains available. Requests are reviewed individually, and our team will follow up with you within 48 hours.

View Frequently Asked Questions

Section 1 — Eligibility Screening

Please answer the following to determine your eligibility for this program.

Are you a licensed foster home located in Ellis County? *

Yes No

We'd Still Love to Help

Thank you for your interest in the Ellis County Family Support Program. At this time, this program is available to licensed foster homes in Ellis County or licensed foster homes currently caring for a child from Ellis County. However, the Benevolent House Resource Center serves families across Ellis County and the greater DFW area, and we may still be able to help. Please leave your information below and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Section 2 — Caregiver Information

Tell us about yourself and your household.

Caregiver Full Name (Primary) *

Caregiver Full Name (Secondary)

If applicable

Home Address *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Preferred Method of Contact *

Phone Call Text Message Email

Licensing Agency *

Number of Foster Children Currently in Your Home *

Include only children currently placed in your home through foster care.

Section 2B — Child & Placement Details

Please complete this section for the child connected to this support request. If you have multiple children needing support, please submit a separate form for each child.

Child's First Name and Last Initial *

For privacy, first name and last initial only.

Child's Date of Birth *

Child's Age *

Child's Gender *

Child's County of Origin *

The county the child was removed from.

Placement Date *

The date the child was placed in your home.

Is this a new placement (within the last 30 days)? *

Yes No

DFPS Caseworker Name *

DFPS Caseworker Phone or Email *

Section 3 — Support Needs

Select all types of support that would help your family. You may choose more than one.

Please describe *

Please share any specific details about what is needed

The more detail you provide, the better we can prepare for you.

How urgent is this need? *

Immediate (within 24-48 hours) Within the next week Not urgent, but would be helpful soon

Section 4 — Follow-Up & Acknowledgment

Help us track how this program is reaching families and confirm your acknowledgment below.

Have you previously received support through this program? *

Yes No

Approximate date of last support

How did you hear about this program? *

I understand that support through this program is made possible by the Ellis County Child Welfare Board and is available as long as funds remain. I give Benevolent House permission to follow up with me regarding this request and to use non-identifying information for program reporting purposes.

Thank You for Your Request!

A member of the Benevolent House team will follow up with you within 48 hours using your preferred method of contact.

If you have an immediate need, please call us directly:

Benevolent House Resource Center

504 N State Hwy 342, Red Oak, TX 75154

(214) 774-4871

This program is made possible by the Ellis County Child Welfare Board.

Thank You for Reaching Out

A member of our team will contact you within 48 hours.

Benevolent House Resource Center

504 N State Hwy 342, Red Oak, TX 75154

(214) 774-4871