Fifty Years of Advocacy, Education, and Collaboration
The Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services was founded on January 10, 1975 by a group of child care and adoption agency directors who hoped to strengthen Texas’ child care laws. Today, the Alliance is a diverse and trusted provider network. And after its formation in 2000, the Texas Center for Children and Family Studies (the Alliance’s philanthropic arm) has grown into an anchor for child and family wellbeing innovation in Texas, becoming the go-to channel for down granting to direct service providers, as well as a hub for facilitation, training, consultation, and collaboration.
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Click HereIn 2025, we're celebrating 50 years of advocacy, education, and collaboration! As we continue this essential work, give to the Texas Center for Child and Family Services to help raise $50,000 for our 50th anniversary.
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50th Anniversary Honorees
These individuals listed below have helped shape the system that supports Texas children, youth, and families every day. They've dedicated long careers in this field and have specifically contributed to our network's mission. In recognition of their lasting impact, we are honored to name them TACFS 50th Anniversary Honorees.
Dan Adams
Stacy Bruce
Irene Clements
Lane Coco
Heidi Cox
Enrique Davila, Jr.
Jack Downey
Moe Dozier
Gary Duke
Alicia Duran
Robert Ellis
Vikki Finley
Stephanie Gray Free
Frank Garrott
Lynn Harms
Jim Hine
Jalynn Hogan
Nancy Holman
Linda Kokemor
Susan McDowell
Michael McMahon
Sue Miklos
Curt Mooney
Jimmy Moore
Katie Olse
Belinda Palacios
Bill Partridge
Cathy Pover
Peggy Pugh
Annette Rodriguez
Glenn Scruggs
Kurt Senske
John Specia
Randy Spencer
Shannan Stavinoha
Mark Tennant
Al Velarde
