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Week in Review – April 15th, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – April 15, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Governor Greg Abbott shares personal adoption story, urges texans to 'go for it'...
West Texas Together Lunch and Learn for Local Child Welfare Professionals
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On April 4th, West Texas Together (WTT) hosted their first ever Lunch and Learn for Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworkers, CASA Volunteers, and local social workers. As a community partnership for West Texas foster care, WTT has formed six work groups...
Week in Review April 8th, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – April 8, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Federal Report: Foster care total dropped again in 2022 Two years post-COVID-19...
Week in Review – April 1st, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – April 1, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Baby boxes limit family preservation options for Texans in crisis The National Safe Haven...
West Texas Together 2023 Accomplishments
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West Texas Together: 2023 Accomplishments Summary West Texas Together (WTT) made substantial progress in 2023 through strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, systems change initiatives, and community engagement efforts - all focused on better supporting...
Week in Review – March 25th, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – March 25, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: In 'Broken,' former caseworker examines problems in child protective services In...
Week in Review – March 4, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – March 4, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Texas foster care system to be run by private company starting Friday Beginning Friday,...
Week in Review – February 26, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – February 26, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Corinth woman fighting to get her son back from CPS after being removed...
Week in Review – February 19th, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – February 19, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Private San Angelo school hit with lawsuit over child abuse The lawsuit...
Week in Review – February 5th, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – February 5, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: One Accord to host adoption, foster event One Accord For Kids, a West Texas...
What is Permanency?
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For the 428 West Texas children and youth reported in foster care for December of 2024, their life is marked by a season of turmoil and confusion. No matter the reason for removal, separation from parents and family violates their ingrained desire for...
Week in Review – January 29, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – January 29, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Foster children placed in unlicensed care are dragging down Texas CPS, kids’...
They Need YOU – Uniting Communities for Foster Care Change in West Texas
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Behind the success of any great movement is an even greater community. Community is more than just a group of people living close to one another. It represents a shared identity, common goals, and a support network that transcends individual capabilities....
Week in Review – January 22, 2024
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – January 22, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Texas has spent $180 million fighting against, losing and complying with foster care...
Week In Review – November 27th, 2023
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – November 27, 2023 Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Time may be up for Texas to fix its dysfunctional foster care system This Dallas...
Week In Review – November 13th, 2023
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – November 13, 2023 Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: ‘Orphans’ no more In the U.S., there has been a significant shift away from...
Week In Review – October 30th, 2023
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – October 30, 2023 Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Let’s stop overlooking the role of extended foster care Turning 18 marks adulthood,...
Revolutionizing Child Welfare: Community-Centered Family Support and Child Protection
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By Brandon J. Logan, JD, PhD Executive Director, One Accord for Kids Overview: A community-centered family support and child protection approach represents a transformative shift in child welfare, with a primary focus on the holistic well-being of...
Week In Review – October 23rd, 2023
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – October 23, 2023 Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Foster children's lawyers ask judge for federal takeover of Texas system Lawyers...
Week In Review – October 16th, 2023
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Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – October 16, 2023 Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: Neglected and abandoned: Texas' hidden child crisis exposed The Texas foster care...