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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 Helping children stay connected to their family of origin and culture increases their resilience, improves their emotional and psychological well-being...
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 generally want to continue their education after high school, but they face larger barriers to enrolling in college and achieving...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...