Judge won’t delay trial of former CPS worker in Moore case
GREENVILLE – A judge has denied a last-minute motion by Hunt County prosecutors to delay the trial of a former Child Protective Services caseworker after a witness came forward saying the investigator on the
Texas Rangers to investigate deputy’s alleged assault
GREENVILLE — Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks said Wednesday the deputy who punched a pregnant woman while removing another child from her care is currently facing no disciplinary action.
‘Colton’s Law’ passes House Committee in unanimous vote
AUSTIN — The Texas House Committee on Juvenile and Family Issues voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve House Bill 2053, also known as “Colton’s Law.”
New breed of foster parents essential to normalcy initiative – Brownsville Herald: Texas
The effort to improve the lives of America’s foster children may hinge on whether state and local agencies can recruit enough skilled, dedicated foster parents who buy into the concept.
Commentary: Texas must do more to retain CPS caseworkers – Houston Chronicle
When I left behind my career on Wall Street, I wanted to protect children from abuse and neglect and strengthen families, so I earned my masters degree in social work and my clinical license.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month | HHS Blog
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we all can play an important role in making meaningful connections with children and families in our communities.
Video Appears To Show Hunt Co. Deputy Punching Pregnant Woman « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
Video of what appears to be a Hunt County Sheriff’s Deputy punching a pregnant woman has garnered some attention since it was posted over the weekend.
Senske: Raising standards, raising Texas’ children
In 2014, Jimesha turned 18 and was struggling with anxiety. After eight tough years and seven placements in Texas’ foster care system, she was “aging out,” and her future was uncertain.
Texas Bill to Expand Notification of Death of Child Under State Supervision Moves Forward
The bill filed by Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) relating to the expansion of notification requirements relating to the deaths of children who are under the supervision of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) moved one step closer to a vote on the House floor this week. The bill, (HB 1309), was sent to the Local and Consent Calendar on April 1.
Breaking the cycle of child abuse
Texas Child Protective Services has been in the news lately for failing to protect children in the state’s care. Many are just now learning about this tragic situation, but if we only focus on this issue when it is highly visible in the newspaper or on the morning news, it can be easy to miss the bigger picture.