2021 Legislative Report

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

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

March 29, 2023

TexProtects' annual State of the State presentation highlights data and trends shaping the child protection system in Texas.  In 2022, the child protection system continued...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Home Visiting, Legislative

January 30, 2023

This 88th Texas legislative session, our team is working on five key areas of child welfare and protection. We are advocating for the funding, delivery,...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Home Visiting, Legislative

January 31, 2022

We pulled together this month's most noteworthy child welfare research articles for you. Read them all here and take action today! 1. Equitable Supports for...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care

January 7, 2022

We pulled together this month's most noteworthy child welfare research articles for you. Read them all here and take action today! U.S. Chamber of Commerce...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care

December 8, 2021

We pulled together this month's most noteworthy child welfare research articles for you. Read them all here and take action today! Texas Department of Family...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services

November 1, 2021

Guidance on how to measure outcomes for our child protection system and recommendations for improvement. View the Report.

Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Understanding Policy

October 7, 2021

We pulled together this month's 8 most noteworthy child welfare research articles for you. Read them all here and take action today! 4 in 10...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Home Visiting