Child Protection

TX Lege Leaders Set Children's Policy Priorities Through Interim Charges

Here are some of the key children’s issues included in the interim charges and the committees that will be studying the issue.

Substance Use Among Youth and Families: What are the Big Issues and What Is Texas Doing About It?

Substance Use Among Youth and Families: What are the Big Issues and What Is Texas Doing About It?

We are pleased to invite you to join us for the three part-discussion series on substance use among youth and families in Texas.

Recap Report on Key Kids' Issues of the 2017 TX Lege Session

Recap Report on Key Kids' Issues of the 2017 TX Lege Session

What the Legislature accomplished for kids and where it fell short.

TX Lege Made Some Progress for Kids, But Fell Far Short of Expectations

Progress on CPS funding, suspensions in early grades, postpartum depression, and more, but big disappointments too.

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.