Better Futures Project Overview The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) has partnered with the Washington State University on The Better Futures Project. The Better Futures Project is… Read more »
Better Futures
Project
Current Projects
Neurosequential Model Community Coordinator Pilot Project
Project Overview The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) in collaboration with the Buena Vista Foundation, Klein Foundation, St. David’s Foundation, and Tapestry Foundation, developed a 2-year endeavor… Read more »
Completed Projects
TFYHI Final Progress Report
The final progress report of our Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) describes the work and progress of TFYHI from its beginning in August 2020 to August 2023. The Texas… Read more »
2023 Cost of Quality Price Modeling Report
The 2023 Texas Child Care Cost of Quality Price Modeling report explores the incremental costs of providing quality child care in the State of Texas, relative to care that merely… 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 »
PACES Year 2 Evaluation Report
The Preventing ACEs Through Collaboration and Economic Supports (PACES) project, which was created by Foundation Communities in Partnership with United Way for Greater Austin, aims to increase receipt of federal tax credits… 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 has followed 197 youth in foster care to discover what helps them thrive in adulthood. Our final report shows that promoting… Read more »
Hear from Judicial Leaders
We sat down with two judicial leaders in the Texas child welfare system to discuss their approach to centering the voices of youth during case decision-making. Listen to Judge Martinez-Jones… Read more »
Neurosequential Model Community Coordinator Pilot Project
Project Overview The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) in collaboration with the Buena Vista Foundation, Klein Foundation, St. David’s Foundation, and Tapestry Foundation, developed a 2-year endeavor… Read more »
TFYHI Final Progress Report
The final progress report of our Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) describes the work and progress of TFYHI from its beginning in August 2020 to August 2023. The Texas… Read more »
2023 Cost of Quality Price Modeling Report
The 2023 Texas Child Care Cost of Quality Price Modeling report explores the incremental costs of providing quality child care in the State of Texas, relative to care that merely… 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 »
PACES Year 2 Evaluation Report
The Preventing ACEs Through Collaboration and Economic Supports (PACES) project, which was created by Foundation Communities in Partnership with United Way for Greater Austin, aims to increase receipt of federal tax credits… 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 has followed 197 youth in foster care to discover what helps them thrive in adulthood. Our final report shows that promoting… Read more »
Hear from Judicial Leaders
We sat down with two judicial leaders in the Texas child welfare system to discuss their approach to centering the voices of youth during case decision-making. Listen to Judge Martinez-Jones… Read more »