Guidance on how to measure outcomes for our child protection system and recommendations for improvement.
Topic: Understanding Policy
The Economic Cost of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Prevalence of ACEs in Texas and the economic cost to the state if ACEs are not mitigated or prevented.
Real-time Child Abuse Data
How to ensure that accurate and timely child welfare data is available in Texas.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Statewide strategies to effectively and efficiently prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Child Welfare at a Glance
The number of children and families in Texas that need child abuse and neglect protection and support.
Family First Prevention Services Act
Using federal funding could prevent entries into the foster care system.
Project HOPES – Community Based Prevention
A breakdown of the benefits of Project HOPES to high-risk counties throughout Texas.
Health Services Initiatives (HIS)
A breakdown of how Health Services Initiatives provides federal funds to impact maternal and child health outcomes.
How Texas Bills Become Laws
The process of bills becoming laws in Texas.
