New! TexProtects State of the State Report

June 27, 2025

After June 2 brought the 89th Texas Legislative Session to a close, TexProtects reflects on months of legislative engagement and dedicated advocacy. Our core mission...

Legislative

June 17, 2025

Across Texas, a small number of school districts are embracing home visiting programs as a successful strategy to engage families and boost early education outcomes....

Child Abuse Prevention, Home Visiting

March 31, 2025

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. While Texas...

Child Abuse Prevention

February 26, 2025

Imagine a Texas family navigating the joys and challenges of early parenthood. From sleepless nights to important developmental milestones, families can be in constant need...

Child Abuse Prevention, Legislative, Understanding Policy

January 15, 2025

Every two years, Texas lawmakers convene for 140 days during the Legislative Session to make crucial budget decisions and update laws that affect all Texans....

Child Abuse Prevention, Legislative, Prenatal to Three Collaborative, Texas Prevention Network

October 8, 2024

In 2023, there were 58,120 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect. Texas children deserve better, and together, we can prevent this from shaping their...

Child Abuse Prevention, Home Visiting

September 26, 2024

Learn how we can connect Texas families to resources through policy efforts in the 89th Legislative Session.

Child Abuse Prevention, Legislative, Prenatal to Three Collaborative, Understanding Policy

August 29, 2024

Learn how to support extended Texas families in the 89th Legislative Session.  

Child Abuse Prevention, Legislative

August 28, 2024

When children are to be removed from their homes to ensure their immediate safety, grandparents, abuelas, aunts and uncles, cousins, and close family friends may...

Child Abuse Prevention, Foster Care, Legislative

July 25, 2024

Learn how we can support strong Texas families in the 89th Legislative Session.

Child Abuse Prevention, Legislative, TexProtects Leadership, Understanding Policy

April 27, 2024

Families are often supported by multiple systems and it's crucial to collaboratively these factors across multiple sectors of society, not just in silos, to effectively...

Child Abuse Prevention, Home Visiting

February 1, 2024

Originally established in 2012 as the Texas Home Visiting Consortium, this collaborative network began by bringing together approximately 40 home visiting practitioners from across the...

Child Abuse Prevention, Home Visiting, Texas Prevention Network, TexProtects Leadership