We recently caught up with Aisol Ostos, one of our newest TXICFW team members, to learn a bit more about her! Aisol is the new Operations Director and oversees TXICFW’s… Read more »
Welcome to Aisol Ostos, our new Operations Director!
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Feeling Connected and Empowered: Protective Experiences for Youth in Care
The Texas Youth Permanency Study (TYPS) follows a cohort of youth in foster care as they enter adulthood. By examining their experiences and trajectories we seek to find new ways… Read more »
November 2021 News From the Field
In our November 2021 News From the Field feature, find the latest social work news, resources, and professional development opportunities from across Texas and nationally. If you haven’t already, sign… Read more »
How Can Healthcare Providers Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences?
In their most recent published article, TXICFW’s Dr. Monica Faulkner and Dr. Beth Gerlach joined colleagues in exploring how healthcare providers can prevent adverse childhood experiences. Researchers examined knowledge of… Read more »
October 2021 News From The Field
In our October 2021 News From the Field feature, find the latest social work news, resources, and professional development opportunities from across Texas and nationally. If you haven’t already, sign… Read more »
Helping Youth in Care Feel Connected and Empowered
By Alix Mammina In 2019, our researchers launched a five-year study following youth in foster care as they enter adulthood. Our interim report from the first year of the Texas… Read more »
September 2021 News From the Field
In our September 2021 News From the Field feature, find the latest social work news, resources, and professional development opportunities from across Texas and nationally. If you haven’t already, sign… Read more »
2021 Cost of Quality Price Modeling Report
The 2021 Texas Quality Child Care Cost of Modeling Report explores the costs of providing quality child care in Texas. Researchers at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing… Read more »
Supporting School Social Workers Across Texas
Last year, we launched the Texas School Social Work Network (TSSWN) to connect practitioners working in schools across the state. Keep updated on TSSWN’s progress by joining our listserv! After… Read more »
Connecting Texas Youth in Foster Care to Sex Education
By Alix Mammina, Communications Specialist at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing As kids in Texas head back to school this fall, parents will have to keep an… Read more »