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Today marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month! Prevention happens in partnership, and it starts with us showing up for our families. Let’s build a future where every child is safe and nurtured. #CAPMonth Watch our 2026 CAP Month video here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=5uG9oV…

You’re invited to the Capitol for the Proclamation of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Let’s stand together and show our commitment to ensuring every child in Texas grows up safe, protected, nurtured and thriving. April 10 | 9 am | South Steps of the Capitol | Austin, TX

West Texas, thank you for an incredible start to our 2026 convenings! Grateful to Senator Kevin Starks, @buckner_intl, Andrea Galliano Sparks & all attendees. Your community insights are crucial to inform recommendations for the Sunset review process and our advocacy efforts.

Attention maternal health providers and community partners! Texas Health and Human Services has released a new RFA for the Maternal Health Outcomes Program. Applications are due by Feb. 5, 2026 @ 10:30 AM CST. Learn more and view the requirements here resources.hhs.texas.gov/rfa/hhs0016838

2025 was a year of connection, learning and advocacy at TexProtects. We’ve rounded up our Top 5 moments of the year to celebrate the work we’ve done together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

This year, we traveled to seven communities across the state to hear directly from the leaders and providers dedicated to family well-being. Our latest blog post shares what we learned from over 200 participants! Check it out here ➡️ bit.ly/3L9BLzU

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Child Protection Roundtable holiday party this week! We were honored to present the Madeline McClure Legacy Award to former DFPS Commissioner Stephanie Muth. And a huge shoutout to Andrea Sparks for hosting this wonderful celebration!

We are thrilled to highlight the incredible work of @depelchin , whose mission is to strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. Thank you for your commitment to Texas families. Check out their work here depelchin.org

Happy Thanksgiving from TexProtects!

We also spent an evening celebrating the power of advocacy alongside local partners, PIP attendees & Texas Prevention Network members at our in-person event. A huge shoutout to @LakeshoreLM for sponsoring the evening and donating learning sets that five lucky winners took home!

TexProtects was honored to present three learning sessions to prevention leaders at the Partners in Prevention (PIP) event in Austin last week! Thank you to all who attended our sessions and to @AVANCEAustin , @TXAllianceCFS & @teainfo for your partnership.

Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation's largest charitably-funded bar foundation.

TexProtects has been awarded a 2025 grant from the @txbforg ! This funding will help us analyze child abuse/neglect overreporting and propose solutions to improve mandated reporter education, ensuring families are connected to needed resources.

We want to give a huge shoutout to our dedicated Board of Directors who spent time last week diving deep into productive discussions. Thank you to our board members for their commitment, passion & strategic vision. We are energized & ready to advance our mission!

We know current circumstances are impacting essential services to families, including a change to November SNAP benefits. To help the families you serve navigate this uncertainty, @FeedingTexas has created a vital resource with the latest guidance. feedingtexas.org/government-shu…

Your voice has power! Join the Texas PN-3 Collaborative Open Meeting Nov 18, 10–11 AM CT to learn about the Sunset Commission review + PN-3 priorities for children & families. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/47tiQqU #PN3Texas #TXChildCare

As October ends, we are thrilled to shine the Texas Prevention Network Spotlight on Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas, which serves families in Fayette and Colorado Counties. Learn more about their work here ➡️ sw-pat.org

TexProtects is excited to introduce Investing in Texas Families: A Step-by-Step Curriculum for Home Visiting Providers! This guide is designed to help you prepare for the Texas Home Visiting (THV) RFA Learn more by reading our latest blog post ➡️ bit.ly/48UDOSc

Our From the Capitol series made a stop in East Texas! Thank you to all the amazing attendees for sharing their ideas and experiences, our incredible cohost @buckner_intl for your partnership, and our sponsor, @CaseyPrograms, for your generosity.

A great day of collaboration as we discussed the long-term positive outcomes of home-visiting programs across Texas. Helping families thrive, children enter school ready, and communities grow stronger. #HomeVisiting #TexasFamilies @DallasHIPPY1 @TexProtects @DrDebbieRamos