Join us for our next Children's Policy Series meeting on substance use December 12th!
TX Lege Leaders Set Children's Policy Priorities Through Interim Charges
How the Hurricane is Challenging CPS & Other Services for TX Kids
Substance Use Among Youth and Families: What are the Big Issues and What Is Texas Doing About It?
Analysis of Legislative Progress Since a Federal Judge Found Texas Foster Care Unconstitutional
Recap Report on Key Kids' Issues of the 2017 TX Lege Session
Applause for the Texas Legislature's Work on CPS, but Make It Quick and Get Back to Work
TX Lege Made Some Progress for Kids, But Fell Far Short of Expectations
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.