How to send messages, photos, and packages
Staying in touch at Dallas County Youth Village typically means using services common across Texas facilities: phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets offered through agency programs and third-party vendors. Availability varies by unit based on facility rules, custody level, and vendor contracts. For phone contact, you'll register your phone number and the youth's ID with the vendor or facility. Calls route through vendor systems and are often monitored. Remote video visits generally require scheduling through an approved vendor or agency visitation portal. Expect vendor-set time limits and fees. Messaging and tablet features depend on the vendor, and messages are screened with possible restrictions on attachments or content.
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After you locate the youth, contact Dallas County Youth Village directly. Communication policies, available services, and approved vendors can differ by unit.
Many Texas facilities offer electronic messaging and tablets through third-party vendors, but availability and features depend on the unit and vendor. Check with the facility to confirm what is allowed and any content or attachment restrictions.
You typically register your phone number and the inmate’s ID with the vendor or the facility, then fund a vendor-managed account or use prepaid options. Calls usually run through vendor systems and are subject to monitoring and vendor rules.
Looking for someone in custody in Texas? Start with solid identifying details, then use the right search tool for the facility type. The checklist and steps below will help you find them and stay updated on transfers so you don't lose contact.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at Dallas County Youth Village? Start by confirming the facility's current rules for mail, phone calls, and visits. Procedures vary between facilities, and small details (like address formatting) can make a difference.
If the person you're supporting goes through Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) processes, there are three common ways to add funds: mail a money order or cashier's check to the Inmate Trust Fund, set up a free monthly ACH debit from your checking account, or use Access Corrections for deposits (online or by phone). Each option has different paperwork and timing. Pick the one that matches how quickly you need funds to arrive and how involved you want the process to be. One thing to keep in mind: rules can vary by facility. Before sending money, confirm with Dallas County Youth Village which methods they accept and whether deposits route through TDCJ's Inmate Trust Fund addresses or follow a different process.
