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Lunch and Learn for Local Child Welfare Professionals
Blog, Community, Permian Basin
On February 26th, West Texas Together (WTT) hosted their third Lunch and Learn for Child Welfare professionals. This has come out of a need identified by coalition partners to develop the skills of our local workforce. West Texas offers a dynamic and...
Foster/Adopt Q&A
On February 18th, we had the privilege of participating in a Foster Care and Adoption Q&A, bringing together experts from various child welfare organizations across the Permian Basin. This event was organized by West Texas Together, a local coalition with...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Kids
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about love in a way that goes beyond candy and cards. It’s a chance to share God’s love for us and show them how to express kindness, gratitude, and love to others. A great scripture to share with...
January Report
January was a month of increased impact at The Attic Resource Center, where vital resources were provided to families in need. Throughout the month, the organization served 106 children and 52 families, ensuring they had access to essential support. The Attic was able...
Upcoming Events at One Accord for Kids: January Edition
At One Accord for Kids, we are dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. We are thrilled to announce two upcoming events designed to foster connection, education, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to: Foster/Adopt Q&A...
West Texas Together 2024 Accomplishments
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Permian Basin
West Texas Together (WTT) is working to transform child welfare by harnessing the collective power of our communities. In 2024, our partnership drove substantial progress toward ensuring every child in West Texas has a loving, local home. Through focused...
Practicing New Year’s Resolutions with Children
Practicing New Year’s resolutions with your children can be a rewarding experience. It fosters growth, resilience, and family bonding. Here are three key ways parents can effectively engage their children in this meaningful tradition. Set Family Goals Together...
2024 Wrapped
Dear Friends, I am deeply grateful for the progress West Texas has made in foster care and adoption. As a young lawyer, I advocated for numerous families failed by our state’s foster care system. These families, often grappling with poverty, faced...
Permian Basin Giving Tree Wrapped
A Season of Giving: Permian Basin Giving Tree Wrap-Up The Permian Basin Giving Tree continues to shine brightly as a beacon of generosity and community support, and this year was no exception. Together, the Permian Basin made a profound difference for families...
National Adoption Day 2024
Blog, Concho Valley, Crisis, Featured, Foster/Adopt, News, Permian Basin
National Adoption Month is observed each November and is dedicated to celebrating the adoptions of the children in CPS care across the nation. Each year, Child Protection Courts in Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, and nearby cities hold adoption ceremonies open to...
5 Ways to make Trick-or-Treating Trauma-Informed
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Permian Basin
Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and candy, but for some children, this season can trigger anxiety or distress. Children who have experienced trauma or have sensory sensitivities may find traditional trick-or-treating overwhelming. As we look to create a...
August Lunch and Learn for Child Welfare Professionals
Blog, Community, Crisis, Foster/Adopt, Permian Basin
On August 7th, West Texas Together (WTT) hosted their second Lunch and Learn for Child Welfare professionals. This has come out of a need identified by coalition partners to develop the skills of our local workforce. West Texas offers a dynamic and challenging...
Big News!! We are Merging with The Attic
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Crisis, Featured, Foster/Adopt, News, Permian Basin
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development in our ongoing mission to serve children and families in West Texas. Effective September 1st, 2024, The Attic Foster Network will be merging with One Accord for Kids, creating a unified force dedicated to...
July Summer Adventures
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Crisis, Featured, Foster/Adopt, Permian Basin
We did it again!! In late June, Matt hit the road visiting our Heart Gallery of West Texas kids placed in the Houston area. As you may remember 60% of West Texas kids placed in foster care are in homes or institutions outside of our 30 county region. This puts...
Brandon Logan joins DFPS Partners for Children and Families Committee
Blog, Community, Community-Based Care, Concho Valley, Crisis, Featured, News, Permian Basin
Our Executive Director, Brandon Logan, joins the newly formed Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Partners for Children and Families Committee (PCFC). The committee brings together stakeholders from across Texas to advise the DFPS commissioner...
June 2024 Summer Adventures
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Crisis, Foster/Adopt, Permian Basin
This summer, One Accord for Kids is at it again!! With 60% of our kids in foster care outside of West Texas, we knew that we would have to get creative to recruit for our Heart Gallery of West Texas kids. This past year, the statewide network created by Heart...
Week in Review – April 29th, 2024
Blog, Community, Community-Based Care, Concho Valley, Crisis, Featured, Foster/Adopt, News, Permian Basin, Week In Review
Foster Care and Child Welfare Week in Review – April 29, 2024 Here are some news items from last few weeks related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye: One Accord for Kids holds expansion launch event for Heart Gallery of West Texas One...
Launch Event for the Expansion of Heart Gallery of West Texas
One Accord for Kids is excited to launch the expansion of the Heart Gallery of West Texas. This expansion has been made possible through the generosity of the First Lady of Texas, the Governor’s Commission for Women, the Heart Galleries of Texas, and efforts of...
Week in Review – April 15th, 2024
Blog, Community, Concho Valley, Crisis, Foster/Adopt, News, Permian Basin, Week In Review
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
Blog, Community, Crisis, Featured, Foster/Adopt, Permian Basin
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...




















