Welcome to the new version of our Connecting the Dots newsletter! Moving forward, we’re combining this newsletter with our annual Clinician’s Corner digest. We’re hoping to bring you a quarterly… Read more »
Paths to Progress in Child Welfare
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Girasol Texas Receives Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Support Immigration Lawyers
Girasol Texas Receives Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Support Immigration Lawyers AUSTIN, Texas— A program at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work’s Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing… Read more »
Backes, B., Wasim, A., Stephenson, M. & Wood, L. (2022). “See what we see”: Law enforcement perceptions on using cameras for evidence collection in domestic violence cases. Victims & Offenders. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2022.2094517
As law enforcement agencies increasingly equip officers with cameras to capture evidence, there is growing interest to explore how police video evidence in domestic violence cases impacts domestic violence investigation… Read more »
Welcome to Samantha B. MacCallon, our new Neurosequential Model Community Coordinator!
We recently caught up with Samantha B. MacCallon, LPC-S, one of our newest TXICFW team members, to learn more about her! Samantha is the new Neurosequential Model (NM) Community Coordinator… Read more »
Welcome to Brenda Orozco, our new Program and Training Specialist!
We recently caught up with Brenda Orozco, one of our newest TXICFW team members, to learn more about her! Brenda is the new Program and Training Specialist on our Children… Read more »
30 Months of TFYHI
The 30-month report on TFYHI progress features updates on our new partners and resources for youth and practitioners across the state. The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) builds relationships… Read more »
How We’re Working to End Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, dedicated to providing resources and promoting respectful relationships for all young people. The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) works toward… Read more »
National Angels Outcome Evaluation Report
At its core, National Angels works toward supporting foster families by establish wellbeing and resilience for children and caregivers. The Love Box Program provides a sense of community and support… Read more »
A New Model for Promoting Wellbeing in Child Welfare: Prioritizing Relational Permanency, Normalcy, and Competency
Over the past 3 years, our Texas Permanency Study (TYPS) has followed 197 youth in foster care to discover what helps them thrive in adulthood. Our final report shows that… Read more »
Innovation in Sexuality and Relationship Education in Child Welfare
Youth in foster care need regular and candid conversations about sexuality and relationships, our Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative project team found in a new study. Our team conducted interviews, community… Read more »