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  • Child Maltreatment Prevention

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Child Maltreatment Prevention

    The true cost of child abuse and neglect in Texas. View the One-Pager.

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    Prenatal to Three Collaborative

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Child Welfare at a Glance

    The number of children and families in Texas that need child abuse and neglect protection and support. View the One-Pager.

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    Child Abuse Prevention, Understanding Policy

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Family Connects

    A breakdown of the benefits of Family Connects across Texas. View the One-Pager.

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    Child Abuse Prevention, Family Connects, Prenatal to Three Collaborative

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Family First Prevention Services Act

    Using federal funding could prevent entries into the foster care system. View the One-Pager.

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    Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Understanding Policy

    A Family Support – Home Visiting

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    A Family Support – Home Visiting

    Breakdown of how investing in home visting can give children a strong start in Texas. View the One-Pager.

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    Home Visiting, Prenatal to Three Collaborative

    Project HOPES – Community Based Prevention

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Project HOPES – Community Based Prevention

    A breakdown of the benefits of Project HOPES to high-risk counties throughout Texas. View the One-Pager.

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    Home Visiting, Understanding Policy

    Health Services Initiatives (HIS)

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Health Services Initiatives (HIS)

    A breakdown of how Health Services Initiatives provides federal funds to impact maternal and child health outcomes. View the One-Pager.

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    Family Connects, Understanding Policy

    Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevalence in Texas

    Reports & Briefs

    March 1, 2021

    Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevalence in Texas

    The National Survey of Children’s Health most comprehensive data available on the prevalence of ACEs in Texas. View the Survey.

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    Trauma & ACEs

    News

    February 26, 2021

    Winter Storm Uri Reminds Us To Put Kids and Families First This Legislative Session

    Dallas - Last week was hard for all of us; it was heartbreaking and traumatizing for Texans. We hope you and your loved ones are...

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    Child Abuse Prevention

    TexProtects Public Testimony on Article II Budget for FY 2022-2023

    Articles

    February 24, 2021

    TexProtects Public Testimony on Article II Budget for FY 2022-2023

    The best way to get policymakers to make the changes we need to protect children and families is to provide them with evidence that proves...

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

    News

    February 14, 2021

    The safety of our children is not an either-or-situation

    Read the latest op-ed by Sophie Phillips, TexProtects CEO, at the Austin-American Statesman. "We must consider additional actions we can take to prevent children from...

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    Child Protective Services

    Frontline For Children | February 2021

    Reports & Briefs

    February 9, 2021

    Frontline For Children | February 2021

    More than One in Four Latino and Black Household with Children Are Experiencing Three or More Hardship during COVID-19 (Child Trends)  “During the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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

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