The Legislature should increase the capacity of local programs & strengthen juvenile probation departments.
To Support Toddlers with Disabilities, Legislature Must Strengthen ECI
Policies to Address Substance Abuse Must Include School-Based Prevention Programs
Opportunities to Prevent and Address Student Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Use
Senate Bill 17: Extending the Maternal Mortality & Morbidity Task Force
Support HB 1521: Ensuring the Success of Youth Involved with CPS & Justice Systems
Testimony to the House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee.
The limited coordination and data sharing between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems results in costly, and sometimes counterproductive, duplication of services and worse outcomes for youth. To improve effectiveness and efficiency, Texas must improve information sharing between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
Significant Concerns Regarding HB 1542/SB 907
Supporting Mothers and Children through Early Detection of Maternal Depression
Oppose HB 3859 Regarding Children Served by Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Testimony to the House Committee on State Affairs
HB 3859 has 3 provisions aimed at ensuring children’s rights are protected. However, we are concerned that HB 3859 could be interpreted to limit children’s rights or hurt a child’s well-being based on a provider’s religious beliefs. We recommend 2 changes to ensure HB 3859 will not allow providers to discriminate against children for religious reasons.
Support SB 818 to Promote Early Childhood Nutrition & Fitness
Testimony to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Texans Care for Children firmly supports SB 818 because it takes specific steps to update and clarify minimum standards for nutrition and active play – areas already regulated through child care licensing standards – to ensure more children have a healthy start in life.