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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...