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 »
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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 »
Sample Policy on Sexual Health for Child Welfare Agencies
Our team developed a sample policy on sexual health for child welfare agencies. The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) works with child welfare professionals, foster caregivers, and youth in… Read more »
24 Months of TFYHI
The TFYHI 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,… Read more »
“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 »
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 »
Sample Policy on Sexual Health for Child Welfare Agencies
Our team developed a sample policy on sexual health for child welfare agencies. The Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) works with child welfare professionals, foster caregivers, and youth in… Read more »
24 Months of TFYHI
The TFYHI 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,… Read more »
“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 »