A new study from TXICFW researchers and colleagues explores what helps adoptive and guardianship families who are struggling. There is a strong preference for evidence-based child welfare services, however, there… Read more »
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Welcome to Cara Fox, Heart Galleries of Texas Coordinator!
We recently caught up with Cara Fox to learn more about her! Cara is joining TXICFW as our Heart Galleries of Texas Coordinator. We are so excited to work with… Read more »
Welcome to Erika Settles, the new Permanency Training Coordinator!
We recently caught up with Erika Settles to learn more about her! Erika is joining TXICFW as our Permanency Training Coordinator. We are so excited to work with her! Hi… Read more »
Mi Familia & Me Evaluation Report
Todos Juntos contracted with the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing to evaluate the Mi Familia & Me program. Researchers used previously collected survey data and conducted focus groups… Read more »
2023 Safe Babies Report
In the 2023 Safe Babies report, we found that the Safe Babies program is making significant progress toward its goal of infants and toddlers reaching permanence with families. Key findings… Read more »
LaBrenz, C.A., Wasim, A., Thompson, S.Z. et al. Increasing Family Engagement in Child Welfare Practice: Findings from a Pilot of the Texas Permanency Outcomes Project. Clin Soc Work J (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-023-00902-1
A new study presents information on family engagement in child welfare from a pilot of the Texas Permanency Outcomes Project (TXPOP) Practice Model. This innovative model aims to increase family… Read more »
TXICFW receives grant to evaluate a sexual health intervention in foster care systems
AUSTIN, Texas— The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin received a grant from the… Read more »
Archard P. J., Moore, I., O’Reilly, M., Majumder, P., Warrender, D., Adkins, T., & Tilbury, E. (2023). Reflecting on professional self-disclosure and supportive relationships with foster carers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Practice. doi: 10.7748/mhp.2023.e1623
A new study from TXICFW researcher Dr. Tina Adkins and colleagues explores professional self-disclosure and supportive relationships with foster carers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professional self-disclosure can be defined as… Read more »
Ding, X., LaBrenz, C. A., Nulu, S., Gerlach, B., & Faulkner, M. (2023). Impact of parents as teachers on parenting-related protective factors: A pre- and post- evaluation. Children and Youth Services Review, 147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.106834
A new study from TXICFW researchers and colleagues explores changes in parenting protective factors among participants in Parents as Teachers, an evidence-based early childhood home visiting model. As federal policy… Read more »
Ball, B., Hoefer, S., Ding, X., Sevillano, L., & Faulkner, M. (2023). Promoting healthy relationships in foster care: “If I had seen what a healthy relationship looks like, that would have changed my perspective.” Violence Against Women. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231199106
A new study from TXICFW researchers explores healthy relationships in foster care through interviews with youth in care. High levels of intimate partner violence among youth and young adults with… Read more »