Register Now for the Texas CASA Conference!

The Texas CASA Conference registration is now open and seats are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this impactful event exploring the foster care system, where you can connect with others, gain valuable insights and take home tools to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Registration closes September 20th or when full. Seating is limited so secure your spot today! Registration is $400/person and conference expenses are allowable on both HHSC and VOCA grants. 

CFE Tools Delivered to Local Programs

The 2nd C of CFE is Cultivate. We accomplish this in CFE through the use of CFE tools or activities. The goal of the CFE tools or activities is to connect and engage with the youth and family you are working with. Every year, a large part of our CFE budget from DFPS is for the creation/development of new CFE tools and to purchase more of the existing resources for CFE implementers to use with children and families across the state.

STAR Monthly Zoom: Part 2 of Advocating for Dual-Status Youth

Please join STAR's monthly Zoom for part 2 of the series on Advocating for Dual-Status youth. We know that youth in foster care are disproportionately represented in the juvenile and criminal justice systems and that these "dual-system" youth are at an even greater risk for mental health, education and vocational challenges, as well as having higher rates of suicide, drug use and homelessness. Part 2 of our Dual-Status Youth series will be September 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Supporting Positive Youth Development with Dr. Heather Taussig

Tune in to our conversation with Dr. Heather Taussig, the developer and director of the Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) program. Dr. Taussig gives us an insightful glimpse into this evidence-based mentoring and skill-building program created for pre-teen and teenage youth with child welfare involvement. Join us as we explore the positive impacts of the Fostering Healthy Futures program and the lessons it offers for supporting and empowering youth, including some wonderful ideas around preparing for healthy goodbyes with children and youth. 

Driver Education Funding Program 

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps young people who are in foster care transition to adulthood. These young adults may not have a way to get around by car or bus, which often makes it difficult for them to find jobs, so the government has created a program to help! The Drivers Education Funding program will pay for driver’s education classes for people who qualify, such as youth in foster care, helping them learn how to drive and get a driver’s license. The program will cover all the costs for training and related fees.

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