Family Support Services (FSS) is pleased to announce that Sarah Abrahams has been named as its new associate commissioner.
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Press Release from Texas Health and Human Services
03-17-25
“I am thrilled to have Sarah step into this leadership role for Family Support Services,” said Crystal Starkey, deputy executive commissioner of the Family Health Services division, where FSS resides at the Health and Human Services Commission. “The wealth of knowledge and expertise she brings to this position will help Family Support Services continue to serve Texas children and families well.”
Since 2015 when the Texas Home Visiting and early childhood work at the Health and Human Services Commission merged with Family Support Services (then known as Prevention and Early Intervention) at the Department of Family and Protective Services, Sarah has led the area as the deputy associate commissioner.
Sarah has made a career of overseeing systems efforts and program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for Texas children and families. In addition to her 12 years working in Texas government, Sarah has 15 years of philanthropic and nonprofit project management and program development experience in parent education and support, women’s health, and family economic wellness. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
When not poring over spreadsheets, drafting memos, or facilitating meetings, Sarah can usually be found cheering for her favorite sports teams (the Yankees, Liverpool, and the Anderson High School Trojans), with her nose in a book, or planning her next trip.
