New! TexProtects State of the State Report

May 12, 2020

Where Science Meets Policy Child Protection Research Touchpoints for Addressing Substance Use Issues in Home Visiting: Phase 1 Report (Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation...

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

May 1, 2020

10 strategies for parents and caregivers to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the Resource.

Child Abuse Prevention

May 1, 2020

10 estrategias para padres de familia y cuidadores durante COVID-19. Ver el Recurso.

Child Abuse Prevention

April 30, 2020

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, TexProtects worked to increase awareness and provide families with ideas and resources. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Family Connects

April 29, 2020

For Immediate Release Austin – Today three Texas nonprofit organizations announced a new effort to work with the Texas Legislature and other state leaders to...

Child Abuse Prevention, Home Visiting, Legislative

April 3, 2020

Where Science Meets Policy In light of the urgent and staggering impacts of COVID-19, this month’s Frontline for Children includes a new "Practice" section aimed...

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

March 26, 2020

A handy guide for parents and families to thrive during the current health crisis Parenting is HARD work, and it’s work that can be even...

Child Abuse Prevention, Family Connects

March 20, 2020

Child welfare and early childhood media to watch, read, and listen to during this time of social distancing.* Help us keep our mission moving by...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Foster Care

March 19, 2020

Every week, more than four Texas children die because of child abuse and neglect. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) recently released...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services, Home Visiting, Understanding Policy

March 9, 2020

Where Science Meets Policy New and Noteworthy - Child Protection Research Trends in Pediatricians’ Developmental Screening Rates 2002 - 2016 (American Academy of Pediatrics) A...

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

February 24, 2020

Launching our new monthly feature TexProtects is pleased to launch our latest monthly feature, Frontline for Children. In it, we will share the newest and...

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

February 14, 2020

Pictured left to right: Kate Murphy with Texans Care For Children , Alison Mohr Boleware with NASW Texas , Sarah Crockett with Texas CASA, Inc. , Kerri Judice with TexProtects, and...

Child Abuse Prevention, Child Protective Services