Are you a provider who works with youth in foster care? If so, we would love to hear your thoughts on the regional and state resources needed to improve health outcomes for youth in care.
Foster Care Youth: Join Us For A Focus Group Discussion in Houston
Good — and Not So Good — Children's Bills on the Move
The Legislature Moves into the Final Stage of Budget Decisions for Texas Kids
Where Key Kids’ Issues Stand in the House Budget Plan
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.
Statement on Senate Budget Bill
Update on Key Children's Bills at the Legislature
CPS Bills Moving Fast (Maybe Too Fast)
Testimony on HB 6
Testimony to the House Committee on Human Services
We support expanding community-based foster care. However, that expansion must proceed with caution and clarity. To reach that goal, we support strengthening HB 6 provisions regarding the timeline for expanding community-based care, oversight, qualifications of an SSCC, rate setting, contingency plans, and contract compliance. We look forward to working with the author and the Committee to address these issues and ensure next steps in community foster care are in the best interests of children.