📊 Fatherless Homes in Central Texas (2015–2025)
Brought to you by Samaritans of Texas

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why This Matters
Fatherless homes are one of the greatest challenges facing our children today. In Williamson, Hays, and Travis counties, up to 1 in 4 children are growing up without a father in the home. This absence has real consequences — emotional, academic, and spiritual. Samaritans of Texas exists to stand in the gap and provide strong, faith-based mentorship and resources to support these children.

📉 Key Stats (2015–2023):
✅ Williamson County: Fatherless homes down from 23.3% ➡️ 20.2%
✅ Travis County: From 29.9% ➡️ 24.5%
⚠️ Hays County: Still high — 26.2% of homes are fatherless
📍 Texas Statewide Average: 35% of children live in single-parent homes

📚 The Impact on Children:
🚫 71% of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes
🚨 85% of youth in prison are from fatherless homes
💔 63% of youth suicides happen in fatherless homes
🥺 Nearly 48% of children in single-mother homes live in poverty
🧠 Fatherless children are 4x more likely to face emotional or behavioral issues
💊 Higher rates of substance abuse and gang involvement

🛠️ Our Response
Samaritans of Texas provides:
🤝 Mentorship programs for boys and girls
📖 Faith-based life skills training
❤️ Emotional and spiritual support
🧍‍♂️ Consistent, caring male role models
📦 Outreach resources for single-parent families

📜 Scriptures That Guide Us:
📖 “God in his holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless...” — Psalm 68:5
📖 “Look after orphans and widows in their distress…” — James 1:27
📖 “Speak up for those who have no voice…” — Proverbs 31:8–9

🎯 What Can You Do?
✨ Volunteer to be a mentor
🎁 Support our programs with a donation
📢 Help raise awareness
🙏 Pray for the children in our community

🌟 Together, we can change the story for fatherless children in Central Texas. Join us today.
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