In the 2022 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey report, explore the rates charged to the general public (or the “market rate”) for child care. The report summarizes data for… Read more »
2022 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey
Posts By: Christopher Ayala
“It’s Better It’s Late That They Change Instead of Never”: Reconnecting with Birth Families
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 »
“Just Doing What Kids My Age Would Be Doing”: Youth Share Their Views on Normalcy in Child Welfare
Normalcy in child welfare means the ability for children and teens to live as normal of a life as possible while in foster care. Normalcy can be seen as access… Read more »
Marking 18 Months of Progress with TFYHI
Over the past 6 months since our last progress report, the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) has expanded our network, welcomed new consultants, and utilized feedback to improve our… Read more »
Building Connections with Child-Placing Agencies in Texas
Last fall, our team at the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) partnered with four child-placing agencies in Texas. Each agency works directly with youth in foster care in different… Read more »
TFYHI Healthcare Provider Survey Report – Spring 2022
In 2021, the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) team conducted a survey on healthcare providers working with youth in foster care. We surveyed and interviewed healthcare professionals across Texas… Read more »
Healthy Relationships for Youth in Care
This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we’re highlighting resources on creating healthy relationships for youth in care. Learn more with new resources from the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative. Check… 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 »
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 »