In this roundup of new research on mentalization-based therapy, discover how psychoanalytic interventions can mitigate the effects of trauma and help build secure attachment in childhood and adulthood. Mothering From… Read more »
Our 24-month progress report provides a behind-the-scenes look at our work to unite child welfare and adolescent health system partners to improve health outcomes for youth in foster care, as… Read more »
Every year, the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing and the Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources at the University of Texas at Austin undertake the Texas… Read more »
Throughout our Texas Youth Permanency Study (TYPS), we’ve explored relationships that are important to young people living in foster care. Our research shows how relationships with birth families and relatives… Read more »
When we interviewed Tony*, a youth formerly in foster care, he shared what it means to just be a “normal” kid. “Just doing things kids my age would be doing,… Read more »
Over the past 6 months since our last progress report, the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative has expanded our network, welcomed new consultants, and utilized feedback to improve our interventions. … Read more »
Last fall, our team at the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) partnered with four agencies working directly with youth in foster care. We’re now in full swing of our… Read more »
In 2021, our team surveyed and interviewed healthcare professionals across Texas who provide services to adolescents in foster care. We sought to understand the training and professional development needs of… Read more »
This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we’re highlighting resources on creating healthy relationships. Learn more with our Brave Conversations training and videos from a young adult consultant, a caregiver consultant, a statewide training coordinator, and a Houston… Read more »
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 »