Heart Galleries helping get North Texas children adopted (Includes video) December 2024

A Texas nonprofit is continuously doing something good to address the critical need for adoption in North Texas. There is an even brighter spotlight during November, as it is National...

Big decision becomes greatest gift December 2024

Hill Country Community Journal - November 29, 2024 Opening a family unit to new members who are looking for a safe and loving home can be one of the greatest decisions...

When Is It Safe for Your Child to Stay Home Alone? Expert Tips and State Laws Explained November 2024

"When can my child stay home alone?" is a question you've probably asked at least once as a parent. Whether you want to grab a quick coffee or go...

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a helping hand to foster students (Includes video) October 2024

KRIS - October 18, 2024 Going to college isn't always easy. It cost money and takes resources and helps to fill out an application and learn about the new university...

Against the Odds: A student’s journey from foster care to UT October 2024

Daily Texan - October 24, 2024 Growing up in Austin, Gina Silva always held the University of Texas as a dream in the back of her mind. However, nobody in her...

Sign-On for the Bipartisan S. 1313 Using Data to Recruit Families (by 10-28-2024) October 2024

The National Foster Parent Association invites state and national organizations to join in supporting S. 1313, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act. Click here to sign the form. This...

New Research: Free, All-Day Early Care Sets Families on a Better Financial Trajectory October 2024

The incremental cost increases of work-enabling care offer high return on public investment. The study demonstrates that care policies designed to maximize economic opportunities align with providing high-quality...

TSAHC and CSH Launch the Fourth Texas Supportive Housing Institute to Kickstart Affordable Housing with Supportive Services October 2024

Austin, TX, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) launched the fourth Texas Supportive Housing Institute today, aiming to develop...

Find and Protect Foster Youth Act passes United States House and Senate, waiting for President Biden's signature (Includes video) September 2024

KENS - September 25, 2024 As a former CASA advocate, working to improve the foster care system around Texas and the entire country has been at the top of the list...

Texas sues Biden administration over requirement to provide LGBTQ+ youth foster placements (Includes audio) September 2024

Texas Tribune - September 25, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the federal government over its requirement that states provide LGBTQ+ affirming placement for foster care youth. The lawsuit...

Foster and adoption support will become even stronger in the Permian Basin with two non-profits combining resources September 2024

One Accord for Kids - September 25, 2024 On September 25th, 2024, two local nonprofits, One Accord for Kids and The Attic Foster Network, officially announced their merger to the public...

U.S. House lawmakers pass bipartisan child welfare legislation September 2024

On September 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076), a comprehensive package reauthorizing and updating Title IV-B...

U.S. House passes Smucker legislation to expand foster care services September 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to support foster care and child welfare services, including four pieces of legislation either introduced or co-sponsored by...

LaHood-led bill to reform child welfare program passes House September 2024

Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) to reauthorize and reform the nation's child welfare programs received approval on Sept. 18 from the U.S....

HUD Announces More Than $15 Million to Prevent Youth Homelessness September 2024

See the original post here WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young Americans who...

How Implicit Bias Can Affect Family Connections in Adoption September 2024

How Implicit Bias Can Affect Family Connections in Adoption Helping children stay connected to their family of origin and culture increases their resilience, improves their emotional and psychological well-being...

Mental health center opens for Austin teens in crisis (Includes audio) August 2024

At Integral Care's new Youth Crisis Respite Center, a stripe of rainbow paint lines the walls between brightly colored dorm rooms. A small closet brims with fantasy novels. In...

Young People with Foster Care Experience Want to Go to College, but They Need Better Information about Educational Funding August 2024

Young people with foster care experience generally want to continue their education after high school, but they face larger barriers to enrolling in college and achieving...

Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say. More than 321,000 children have lost a parent to a drug overdose, a recent federal study found. August 2024

See the original article here Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother's home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and...

Video Series: Jane the Brain August 2024

Hello kids, meet Jane the Brain! In this fun and colorful video series from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Jane, our super-smart and friendly animated character, helps...

Ways and Means passes Smith bill in larger child welfare measure July 2024

Language from a bipartisan bill to improve child welfare services led by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) on July 24 passed the U.S. House Ways and Means...

Real Experiences in Building Authentic Supports May 2024

In 2021, 58 percent of Black youth and 57 percent of Hispanic and Latino youth in foster care aged 16 years or older exited care without legal permanence. When youth...

Adoption Triad: Loss of Culture Within the Child Welfare System  May 2024

Connections to culture give children and youth a sense of belonging and help them better understand their identity. Through their culture, children learn core values and rituals, and culture influences...

Learn about support system for foster teens who age out of the system that keeps them from dangerous situations (Includes video) May 2024

"I wanted to do it on my own, but I wasn't really capable of it. I needed the help," said 19-year-old Elizabeth, who aged out over a...

Adoption Triad: Building a Strong Foundation: Strategies for Fostering Identity in Multiracial Adoptees April 2024

Building a Strong Foundation: Strategies for Fostering Identity in Multiracial Adoptees Race and ethnicity are integral to identity formation, influencing how children and youth perceive themselves and...

Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano April 2024

April 13, 2024 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family's Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano AUSTIN Governor Abbott today participated in...

Children's Bureau Express March 2024 Edition March 2024

View the March Issue Spotlight on Diversity and Racial Equity in Child Welfare This issue of CBX spotlights resources centered on diversity and racial equity in child welfare. Read a...

The National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support Announces New Website! February 2024

We encourage you to visit the site and to do the following: Explore our library containing hundreds of useful articles, reports, webinars and other resources related to post-permanency services....

Psychiatric Medication in Foster Youth Webinar February 2024

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:30 p.m. CDT This webinar will address common concerns about the use of psychotropic medications for youth in juvenile justice placements and foster...

The Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI)- Youth National Opioid and Wellness (YNOW) Task Force January 2024

OAYI was established to support integrated and comprehensive intervention, prevention, and treatment services for youth and families who have been impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders (SUDs)....

Youth Engaged 4 Change (YE4C) seeks candidates ages 16-24 for the fifth cohort of its Editorial Board. January 2024

Would you be willing to lend a hand in spreading the word about this amazing opportunity to passionate young people? Your help could make a difference in connecting enthusiastic individuals...

Empowering Identity: Nurturing Cultural and Family Ties in Adoption January 2024

Culture, ethnicity, and heritage help shape our identities. Acknowledging and valuing these traits can provide an opportunity to promote family well-being and build resilience for children and youth who...

HHS Releases Guidance to Help Prevent Homelessness for Youth Who Have Transitioned Out of Foster Care (Press release) (Includes audio) January 2024

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - January 17, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration...

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