By Kate McKerlie CFRI would like to take a moment to recognize our recent UT grads. CFRI is fortunate to have a fantastic group of passionate and talented individuals who… Read more »
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Summer break: Keeping youth engaged and preventing summer learning loss
By Helen Hollis Summer break is just around the corner! Long days at the pool, BBQs, family vacations…. But the transition to summer break can have a real impact on… Read more »
El Sueño Dorado “The Golden Dream,” Resiliency and Success of a UT Student with Undocumented Parents
Dora Gonzalez jokes that she grew up trilingual: English, Mexican Spanish, and Honduran Spanish. “I would hear Honduran Spanish from my mom and Mexican Spanish from my dad. I didn’t… Read more »
CFRI hosts First Annual Teen Conference with DFPS
By Shannon Mann-Butler & Kate McKerlie On Saturday April 23rd, CFRI partnered with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to host the first annual Spark Teen Conference at… Read more »
Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Across Texas: CFRI’s HOPES Program Evaluation Project
Last month was Child Abuse Prevention Month. This nationally recognized month has been a tradition since 1983. The US Department of Health & Human Services reported that in 2014 more… Read more »
CFRI Presents on Permanency and Resilience of Foster Youth at Upbring Conference
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Children’s Bureau this year’s theme is “Building Community, Building Hope.” The focus this year is to acknowledge the power of communities… Read more »
Guide to Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention
Guide to Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention This guide is intended to assist agencies and communities in adapting an evidence-based interventions, by describing the benefits and drawbacks associated with adaptation. The… Read more »
CFRI participates in Foster Angels 3rd Annual Toys for Teens Holiday Sponsorship Drive
By Kate McKerlie Around the world children wake up Christmas morning to spend time with their friends and families exchanging gifts. The holidays are typically a special and exciting time… Read more »
Staff Spotlight: Shannon Mann-Butler, CFRI Senior Operations and Development Coordinator
Learn more about Shannon Mann-Butler, CFRI Senior Operations and Development Coordinator! Describe in your own words what you do at UTCFRI: I am responsible for program development and coordination, conference… Read more »
RECAP of the 2015 Annual Child Welfare Conference “Competing Voices: Listening, Learning & Uniting for Permanency”
On November 9th the 2015 Child Welfare Conference was held at Thompson Conference Center on UT’s campus. We were excited to welcome more than 150 attendees interested in exploring issues… Read more »