When we received an urgent request for 50 Hope Packs from Comal County Child Welfare Board this past week, we were able to fulfill it the following day. Region 8, like many DFPS Regions across Texas, has seen a significant increase in removals in recent months. Our Hope Packs — filled with everything a child needs for the first days and nights in a new placement — are a go-to resource for caseworkers that arrive at the doorstep with the child, providing comfort and a happy distraction during a moment of crisis. If you’d like to make a Hope Pack for a child who needs one, learn more at www.carryinghope.org.