In partnership with the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at the University of Texas Austin, the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies (the Center) seeks applications for the purpose of establishing or sustaining post-adoption and post-permanency supports throughout Texas.
The Heart Galleries of Texas project is focused on strengthening heart gallery programs as tools for positive permanency in communities by developing strong and thriving local heart galleries and supporting children and families post-adoption and post-permanency. The project received funding in the 89th Legislative Session.
Grant RFA is open July 1 – July 31
View or print this grant RFA:
Should I apply?
Eligibility Criteria:
Who is eligible to apply?
Organizations working in partnership with local DFPS/SSCC regions to provide post-adoption services to children, youth, and families in the state of Texas.
Eligibility Criteria: Organizations should consider applying if they meet the following criteria:
- Service Provision or Funding:
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- Must directly provide services or funding aimed at meeting specific needs identified in the State of Texas needs assessment.
- Target Population:
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- Services should specifically benefit children, youth, and families with post-adoption and post-permanency needs.
- Alignment with Identified Needs:
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- The organization’s proposed activities must address one or more of the categories highlighted in the results of the state needs assessment, listed below.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Mental Health and Counseling: Providing access to trauma-informed and adoption-competent mental health services, including individual and family therapy, and residential treatment.
- Educational Support: Offering educational resources, tutoring, and support programs to address learning and academic challenges faced by adopted children.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Implementing specialized therapeutic programs to assist with trauma recovery, attachment issues, and behavioral challenges. Including in-home coaching, specific and in-depth parent training, and TBRI.
- Respite Care: Delivering respite care services to give adoptive families temporary relief and support.
- Family Counseling and Support Groups: Facilitating family counseling sessions and support groups to strengthen family bonds and provide peer support networks.
All organizations should be affiliated with their Regional Heart Gallery and/or a local collaborative for consideration. If you are not connected to one of the above, please contact Erin Argue eargue@tacfs.org
Funding Period
September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
Q & A Sessions
Wednesday, July 9, 10 - 11AM Central Time
Monday, July 28, Noon – 1PM Central Time
Timeline & Notification
All funded organizations will be notified by September 1, 2025, with an anticipated funding drop date of October 31, 2025 (funds utilized before the drop date are accepted between Sept. 1 and the funding drop date).
