El Paso foster parent charged with sex abuse of 2 children in her care; husband wanted in cases
EL PASO, Texas -El Paso Police accuse a couple who run a foster home of sexually abusing two children who were in their care.
Texas must invest in better foster care
Decisions made by Texas lawmakers this week could impact the future and safety of thousands of Texas children.In 2012, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services launched a bold new initiative to improve programs for children in foster care.
Council on Children and Families Legislative Report
The Texas Council on Children and Families (Council), created by Senate Bill (S.B.) 1646, 81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, provides this biennial report to the Legislature on the work of Council member agencies and committees. The report includes recommendations for further developing and maintaining a statewide system of quality health, education, and human services for children and families.
CPS Takes Custody of Arrested Couple’s Children
The two parents accused of tying up two of their four children Tuesday morning remain in jail. As for the children, 3News confirmed Wednesday that now all four of their children are in the custody of Child Protective Services.
Report finds CPS lapses before fatal shooting of Katy boy, 4 – Houston Chronicle
The fatal shooting of a 4-year-old boy inside his Katy-area home last November followed the repeated failure of Child Protective Services to follow up on concerns about alleged domestic violence, unsanitary conditions and the presence of firearms at the family’s home, state officials said in a report released Tuesday.
Judge reverses course; former CPS worker’s trial delayed
GREENVILLE – Hunt County District Attorney Nobie Walker now wants the investigator whose work led to the indictment of three Child Protective Services workers in 2013 investigated.
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.