Texas Children's Commission

Today’s meeting notebook and PowerPoint presentations are available at the link below on the Children’s Commission website: texaschildrenscommission.gov/commission-mee…

Happy Fall, y’all! We’re minutes away from kicking off the Children’s Commission Meeting. Follow along on @YouTube at youtube.com/live/PZ5aB4isd…

📢The second meeting of 2025 for the full Children's Commission is underway! The meeting notebook and YouTube livestream can be found here: texaschildrenscommission.gov/commission-mee…

Learn more about the @TXWorkforce Driver Education Funding Program here: twc.texas.gov/programs/drive…

Did You Know? Texas teenagers experiencing homelessness or foster care can receive free driver's education through youth program @TXWorkforce | kvue.com - goo.gl/alerts/jv43ye

Yesterday, Coastal Bend Children's Court Judge Jamie Rawlinson and CC staff attorney Aimee Corbin presented findings from the Early Intervention Court Liaison pilot project at the 2025 @NCJFCJ Juvenile Justice Annual Conference. 🏆

Today is the day! Join us at the Capitol Extension Auditorium for engaging discussions about what state and local leaders are doing to address the public defense challenges of Texas. Register here: TIDCDefendingLiberty.eventbrite.com

This panel will explore challenges faced by the bench in attracting and keeping quality court-appointed legal counsel for parents and children in child protection cases and possible solutions available to address the issues. Register here: TIDCDefendingLiberty.eventbrite.com (2/2)

Please join us on Tuesday 3/11 at the Capitol Extension Auditorium for engaging discussions about what state and local leaders are doing to address the public defense challenges of Texas. #TXLege (1/2)

'Fostering is about more than providing temporary care—it’s about offering children hope and a brighter future.' A Home Away From Home: The struggle to keep foster kids in their community msn.com/en-us/lifestyl…

Children and youth involved with the child welfare system are at heightened risk of experiencing human trafficking. Check out the Children's Commission Resource Letter for ways to actively engage in human trafficking awareness and prevention: conta.cc/4afPVYr

Supported by @txbforg, sessions to educate and collaborate with the legal community are beginning as CBC continues implementation. This week, the Center was proud to join @TexasDFPS, the Supreme Court of Texas’ @TXChildrensComm in Region 11 for the first of many convenings.

Happy Holidays! We partnered up with the @TXChildrensComm to adopt three "angels" this holiday season. Between the @SupremeCourt_TX and the Office of Court Administration, 80 kids in foster care will have holiday gifts!

We couldn't do it without our phenomenal faculty! Thank you for joining us, @ChildAdSMU, and lending your expertise to advance child welfare law in Texas.

Supporting and maintaining family connections are essential to the health and well-being of children. June is National Reunification Month, a time to highlight resources to inspire commitment, creativity, and focus to achieve reunification. 📩:conta.cc/3XeEHyT

Worlds collide! Looks like CC ED Jamie Bernstein was in good company at today's 20th Annual #SpEd, #ChildWelfare, and the #JuvenileJustice System Course Cosponsored by the Child Protection Law Section, Juvenile Law Section, and Disability Issues Committee @StateBarofTexas.

High school student overcomes homelessness to earn full college scholarship kbtx.com/2024/06/01/hig…

Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference chron.com/news/article/y… via @chron

Why is high quality representation important for children & parents in child welfare cases? Check out our new video series to learn more and for ways to get started: The Importance of High Quality Legal Representation in Child Welfare bit.ly/48eEmy3 @TIDC_News @TxCourts

The judges and attorneys practicing in child welfare law bring many different experiences to the field. Check out our new video series to learn more and for ways to get started: Entering the Child Welfare Legal Field bit.ly/48eEmy3 @TIDC_News @TxCourts