Texas by the Numbers
1.7 million
Texas children experience 2+ ACEs before age 18.
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$830,928
In downstream costs of child abuse for each non-fatal case of child maltreatment across the lifetime.
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1 in 4
Mothers of children ages 3 and younger report less than optimal mental health.
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TexProtects’ Strategic Priorities
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Develop a coordinated strategic plan between state agencies and community providers throughout Texas to improve prevention services.
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Provide children who have experienced trauma increased access to evidence-based behavioral health services.
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Promote and expand trauma-informed practices and training for child care providers.