The VSL™ curriculum is based on two foundational principles that shape and guide all of GEMS’ work: Survivor Leadership and Transformational Relationships, which are vital for effective youth development, particularly victims of CSEC. Topics to be covered in this three-day training include Stages of Change, Stages of VSL, Locus of Control, Application of Values, Engagement,
Register for this webinar if you are interested in learning more about completing the application to become a funding distribution partner for Young Adult Pandemic Aid (PanAid).
It seems simple…make a mistake, say “I’m sorry” and all is resolved. Yet true apologies extend far beyond those two simple words. Apologies require ownership, accountability, action change and providing hope. For children and families who have experienced discord, unhealthy patterns of power and control, abuse/neglect, substance use/abuse and or involvement with child welfare systems,
If you are an organization interested in becoming a funding distribution partner, please register for an additional webinar on the application process for interested organizations. This session will be held on 8/17 at 11 a.m. and will be recorded and posted on our website if you cannot attend. If you have a specific question you
Texas state oversight agency leaders have shared interest in and commitment to continuing to improve residential practices to support improved long-term outcomes post-residential discharge for youth and families. To this end, the Building Bridges Initiative will be hosting a four part, full-day training event on September 9, 2021 from 8:30am - 4:00pm with frequent short
Join the PanAid team and Think of Us CEO Sixto Cancel ask questions and walk through the PanAid application process.
The Texas Center for Child & Family Studies invites you to join us for an engaging morning with Rachel Lloyd, Founder and CEO of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) and one of the foremost advocates for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited. Rachel’s indelible impact on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and
A panel of four (4) agencies discuss how the decision to launch a “paperless” data management system has significantly improved their ability to manage compliance and outcomes in a pandemic and heightened monitoring environment. They share their experiences of either launching it from the outset or transitioning from paper to electronic data management: (a) the
The holiday season can trigger feelings of grief and loss for many people. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health needs tend to increase during this time as trauma cycles become activated. Join us for this important training during which participants will learn how to define and identify trauma and grief cycles, understand the emotions, feelings,
Registration Now Open!!! It’s finally that time! We're so excited to open registration for our 2021 Texas Child Care Administrators Conference! We have a great lineup of expert speakers, innovative topics, and, back by popular demand, leadership, trauma, and CSEY tracks. We know that times are still a bit uncertain, so we are offering two options
The Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services is partnering with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to help find permanent families for more of our state’s most vulnerable children in foster care. Please join us virtually on January 24th to learn about the Foundation and how we’re working to expand its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
This presentation describes the rationale for and development and testing of the Outcomes for Human Trafficking Survivors (OHTS) tool, which was developed to enable human trafficking service programs to evaluate survivor outcomes related to the service provided. The OHTS was developed by a team of evaluation researchers at RTI International, with collaboration from human trafficking
On May 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. TACFS will be hosting a webinar with DFPS about the QRTP Open Enrollment. DFPS staff will share a presentation with an explanation of the pilot, followed by an open Q&A session for organizations seeking additional information about this enrollment opportunity. If possible, feel free to
This 4-hour clinical training will provide an overview of shame and trauma, as well as how it can present in treatment. The training will also focus on strategies to support survivors in healing shame. Participants will learn about the use of self-compassion and additional strategies to practice self-compassion with clients. Dr. Nicole Klasey is a
Dates: July 11th from 9am-1pm CT (8am-12pm MT) and July 12th 9am-1pm CT (8am-12pm MT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan over the last 25 years. DBT was originally developed to treat suicidal patients, evolved into a treatment for suicidal BPD patients, and has since been
This training gives providers tools to develop trauma informed clinical programming for exploited youth and provides a space to practice utilizing skills learned through role play, group discussion and small group work. The one-day advanced clinical training is designed for mental health professionals, program-based clinicians, child welfare workers, community-based therapists, in home therapy teams and
The national dialogue of commercial sexual exploitation has largely focused on the exploitation of girls while the exploitation of boys has been overlooked. This training will discuss male sexual abuse and stigmas of masculinity as well as the challenges of identifying male abuse victims. The trainer will then discuss pathways of entry into sexual exploitation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan over the last 25 years. DBT was originally developed to treat suicidal patients, evolved into a treatment for suicidal BPD patients, and has since been adapted for the treatment of BPD patients with presenting problems other than suicidal behaviors. DBT is
Join the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies as we go Beyond the Buzz to explore the meanings, myths, and misconceptions related to phrases and concepts we all hear in our work. Beginning in September, we will launch this quarterly series by exploring the topic of “Evidence-Based Practice”. During our time together, we will hear from a
September 29th, 2022 12pm-4pm Central // 11am-3pm Mountain Cost: Free, thanks to generous funding from the Office of the Governor This advanced clinical skills training from WestCoast Children’s Clinic will include an in-depth discussion about the psychological impacts of trauma for youth impacted by sexual exploitation, including an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting
What: TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Fridays Join TACFS/TX Center TBRI Practitioners on the last Friday of every month for TBRI Caregiver Training! Over the course of 10 months, TX Center staff will facilitate participants through the entire TBRI Trainer Caregiver Package. TBRI Fridays will cover the following topics in this general sequence: TBRI Introduction &
Participants are invited to join a Building Bridges Initiative Quality Improvement Collaborative (QIC) training opportunity as listening learners on October 13, 2022, from 9am-11am. Participants will hear from national experts who will discuss the program components of effective services to support a young person (and their family) as the youth transitions from placement into a home, as well as program
Join us this year as we cast our vision ahead and journey Beyond the Horizon to explore, discover, and celebrate all that gives us hope, meaning, and resolve as we work together every day to serve the wellbeing of the children, youth, and families of Texas! Learn more here.
Join us on December 13th from 9am - 10:30am CST for our BBI Learning Circle focused on youth advisory councils. We are excited to be featuring some incredible work happening at Texas based DePelchin Children’s Center and some insights from BBI’s Executive Director Mark Nickell and Consultant Laura Tate about their time as Director and
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' Prevention and Early Intervention Division (DFPS-PEI) and the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies (the Center) invites you to join us in Austin, Texas, for the Texas FFPSA Prevention Services Clearinghouse Showcase on January 23, 2023. Lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to one person
TACFS’ Advocacy Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for Alliance members to hear from and be heard by state decision-makers. We’ll bring our top priorities to the Capitol on January 24, 2023! Get all the information about Advocacy day at TACFS.org/At-The-Cap.
You’re Invited! Texas Family Resource Center Meet & Greet Does your agency identify as a Family Resource Center (FRC) or provide supports and services similar to an FRC? If so, the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies (the Center) invites you to join us on Thursday, January 26th from 9-10:30 AM for a virtual
TBRI Fridays are back! Except------we are starting fresh! Welcome to the Friday Connection! Our focus is still the same--Trauma Informed Care. However, this year, we won’t just be focusing on TBRI exclusively, but we will bring in guest speakers to educate the audience on best practices and approaches to trauma informed care across various populations. Chelsy
Practice Self-Regulation™️ (PS-R) is a resilience-based, trauma-informed intervention promoting health and well-being for anyone impacted by adverse experiences. Grounded in leading-edge neuroscience, PS-R teaches participants to put past trauma in a new light, manage emotions in healthy ways, and take steps toward achieving life goals. It is evidence-informed and is considered a promising innovative practice based
Join TACFS/TX Center TBRI Practitioners and special guests speakers on the last Friday of every month for connection and conversation around Trauma Informed Care with considerations for special populations. Over the course of 9 months, TX Center staff will facilitate rich conversations with guest speakers and continue creating space for peer learning. Staff will pull
The Texas Family Support Network is excited to offer the TFSN 101 Meeting to learn more about the Family Resource Center model happening across the state of Texas. Many families are being positively impacted by the FRC's within their communities and we are thrilled to be a part of seeing it in action. Our team
The Friday Connection Welcome back to the training formerly known as, TBRI Fridays! The name is changing, but the connection will continue! Join TACFS staff this month to hear from Pathways Youth & Family Services to discuss trauma-informed considerations for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our panelist include: Brad Brush - Pathways Youth
Date: May 8, 2023 Time: 9AM-11:30AM Location: Virtual (Zoom) Cost: FREE Join UT Austin’s Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing, the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies, and Healthy Futures of Texas to celebrate three years of the Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative (TFYHI) and connect with other professionals serving youth in child
Date: May 17th, 9am-12pm CST Location: Virtual (Zoom) Cost: Free, thanks to generous funding from the Office of the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team Introducing compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress definitions, normalization of the problem, real life examples and videos, open discussion, review tools, discuss personal intervention planning, discuss organizational considerations, provide time
Every day, young people are deceived, manipulated, coerced, and forced into the commercial sex industry. This multibillion dollar industry is inherently harmful and systematically targets the most vulnerable in our communities. This three-hour introductory training gives service providers, law enforcement, and youth-serving professionals the tools needed to better understand, identify, respond, and ultimately, better serve
Please join community members interested in the child welfare system for a conversation about how to best meet the needs of children and families while preparing for the implementation of Community-Based Care in Region 9. We will learn what the data tells us about the trends in foster care, explain what Community-Based Care is, and
Please join community members interested in the child welfare system for a conversation about how to best meet the needs of children and families while preparing for the implementation of Community-Based Care in Region 9. We will learn what the data tells us about the trends in foster care, explain what Community-Based Care is, and
Registration for this event is now closed. The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies, in partnership with our State's SSCCs -- 2INgage, 4Kids4Families, Belong, Empower, OCOK, Presley Ridge Family Care Network, and St. Francis -- invite RTC and GRO leaders to a Symposium on Strengthening Therapeutic Care in Texas GROs You're invited for an
Please join us for a conversation about Preparing for Community-Based Care in Region 7 Please join CBC7 as we continue the conversation about how we might prepare for Community Based Care in Region 7. During our time together, we will hear an update on CBC, discuss innovative ideas that were generated by partners from across the
Please join community members interested in the child welfare system for a conversation about how to best meet the needs of children and families while preparing for the implementation of Community-Based Care in Region 10. We will learn what the data tells us about the trends in foster care, explain what Community-Based Care is, and
Welcome back to the training formerly known as, TBRI Fridays! The name is changing, but the connection will continue! Join TACFS staff this month to hear from Jane Burdette from the Center for Adoption Support and Education and Dr. Annette Williams with We are Arms Wide to discuss trauma-informed considerations for transracial adoption. As always, we
Preparing for Community-Based Care in Bexar County Faith-based partners in Bexar County (churches, mosques, synagogues, etc.) are invited to join us to discuss child welfare in Bexar County. We will learn what the data tells us, explain what Community-Based Care is, and discuss how we can work together to ensure that children are safe and
Preparing for Community-Based Care in Bexar County Partners and providers in Bexar County are invited to join us to discuss child welfare in Bexar County. We will learn what the data tells us, explain what Community-Based Care is, and discuss how we can work together to ensure that children are safe and families are supported.
TACFS, The Center for Child and Family Studies, Casey Family Programs, and the Bexar County Foster Care Collaborative are partnering to host a Kinship Symposium in Bexar County. The Symposium is for child welfare professionals, representatives from family-serving community organizations, and prevention specialists who work with kinship families. Join us as we clarify the different
Join us for a collaborative discussion on the state of Bexar County foster care with special guest, DFPS Commissioner Stephanie Muth and other key community leaders as we prepare for the next chapter of Community-Based Care in Bexar County. Open to Region 8 providers, nonprofit organizations, school social workers, city and county officials, judges, legislators,
Part two of Tim Nolan's engaging webinar series on Increasing Employee Engagement & Retention in Human Services! Join us virtually on January 19th, from 10am-11am Central Time / 9am-10am Mountain Time!
The CQI Lab: Continuous Quality Improvement & Program Evaluation Education The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for inclusion in
Our Strengthening Residential Care Series will continue virtually on January 29th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. We will be discussing Treatment Models. In addition to covering the basics of what treatment models are and sharing a few examples, we will also explore how treatment model requirements are monitored and enforced. If you are a General
The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for inclusion in the series. The series will be interactive allowing participants the
Youth with lived experience in foster care and those who serve transition-age youth are invited to jump in and learn about healthcare access at the quarterly Alliance for Our Futures Town Hall. Joining us will be panelists, Jesse Deleon, DFPS Region 11 PAL Specialist, Alma Aranda, DFPS Region 11 Well-Being Specialist, and Lizbeth M. Carrera,
The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for inclusion in the series. The series will be interactive allowing participants the
Children in the child welfare system and those who have been adopted often experience trauma and challenging life experiences that can lead to problematic sexual behavior (PSB). Research highlights a higher prevalence of PSB in these children compared to the general population. However, foster, and adoptive parents, along with their support networks, often lack the
TACFS/The Center will be hosting a series of T3C Readiness workshops in April. Who is invited? Licensed providers who contract with either DFPS or a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC). These workshops will be an opportunity for providers to start digging into the details on T3C and are meant to help prepare organizations for planning
CQI Lab: Designing your evaluation: How to get meaningful and reliable findings The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for
TACFS/The Center will be hosting a series of T3C Readiness workshops in April. Who is invited? Licensed providers who contract with either DFPS or a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC). These workshops will be an opportunity for providers to start digging into the details on T3C and are meant to help prepare organizations for planning
TACFS/The Center will be hosting a series of T3C Readiness workshops in April. Who is invited? Licensed providers who contract with either DFPS or a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC). These workshops will be an opportunity for providers to start digging into the details on T3C and are meant to help prepare organizations for planning
TACFS/The Center will be hosting a series of T3C Readiness workshops in April. Who is invited? Licensed providers who contract with either DFPS or a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC). These workshops will be an opportunity for providers to start digging into the details on T3C and are meant to help prepare organizations for planning
Children in the child welfare system and those who have been adopted often experience trauma and challenging life experiences that can lead to problematic sexual behavior (PSB). Research highlights a higher prevalence of PSB in these children compared to the general population. However, foster, and adoptive parents, along with their support networks, often lack the
This workshop is for leadership staff who are involved in readiness and strategic business planning. This workshop will be an opportunity for providers to start digging into the details on T3C and are meant to help prepare organizations for planning and implementation efforts. We will introduce an online T3C Readiness Assessment Tool that will aid
Great relationships are built on communication and trust. Learn how to build trust quickly, improve your listening skills, and deepen your empathy for your peers. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Practice listening skills to provide peer support • Practice building trust to deepen relationships • Practice different kinds of listening and managing internal emotions during difficult conversations
Our Strengthening Residential Care Series will continue virtually on May 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. We will be discussing serving youth with higher needs and some challenging behaviors. We will have a presentation from the State, as well as, a panel with providers. If you are a General Residential Operation, we hope you will
The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for inclusion in the series. The series will be interactive allowing participants the
Please join us for a conversation about how to best meet the needs of children and families who are involved in the foster care system in El Paso. We will share findings from our newly published Region 10 Community Profile, informed by data and stakeholder interviews. During our time together, we will engage in interactive
The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies and DFPS are excited to partner together to announce virtual T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours will be regularly scheduled and will allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions you may have about T3C. Whether you've got a question about T3C Requirements, updated Blueprints,
CBC7 is a collaborative initiative created to prepare our region for Community-Based Care. Our attention is focused on two primary goals: Developing a collaborative approach to bringing Community Based Care to Region 7 Supporting measurable positive change initiatives in communities across the region, where families are supported, children are safe, and placements of outside of
3.5 day CSEY IN-PERSON Training Practice Self-Regulation for Clinicians The Center will be hosting a 3.5-Day In-Person Training: Practice Self-Regulation Practice Self-Regulation™️ (PS-R) is a resilience-based, trauma-informed intervention promoting health and well-being for anyone impacted by adverse experiences. Grounded in leading-edge neuroscience, PS-R teaches participants to put past trauma in a new light, manage emotions in
CBC7 is a collaborative initiative created to prepare our region for Community-Based Care. Our attention is focused on two primary goals: Developing a collaborative approach to bringing Community Based Care to Region 7 Supporting measurable positive change initiatives in communities across the region, where families are supported, children are safe, and placements of outside of
Join us for this Travis County convening is in partnership with Travis County Collaborative for Children (TCCC). CBC7 is a collaborative initiative created to prepare our region for Community-Based Care. Our attention is focused on two primary goals: Developing a collaborative approach to bringing Community Based Care to Region 7 Supporting measurable positive change
The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies and DFPS are excited to partner together on T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours will be regularly scheduled and will allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions you may have about T3C. Whether you've got a question about T3C Requirements, updated Blueprints, FAQs, Rates &
The Center will be hosting the 4 hour training: Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) User Training WestCoast’s Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “see it”) is a validated screening tool that helps identify children who are commercially sexually exploited (CSE). The CSE-IT is appropriate for use by any provider serving youth, including child welfare workers,
The TACFS Systems Advancement team is producing a monthly live series that supports organizations on their journey to implement continuous improvement and evaluation activities that are required in certain T3C service packages. Ten topics that build upon each other have been identified for inclusion in the series. The series will be interactive allowing participants the
T3C requires providers to have information technology (IT) systems that allow for data collection to support quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, case management documentation, billing, reporting, child level outcomes and outcomes for children at the foster home level, referral, admission and discharge data. This training will orient providers to the T3C requirements and with considerations
The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies and DFPS are excited to partner together on T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours will be regularly scheduled and will allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions you may have about T3C. Whether you've got a question about T3C Requirements, updated Blueprints, FAQs, Rates &
Join us for an interactive webinar about Building an Aftercare Program. DFPS will be present to discuss the requirements of Aftercare services for T3C service packages. We will have a special guest from Sycamores in California to talk about the benefits of providing aftercare programming. Additionally, we will have a panel discussion with providers in
As we continue in our series, we want to pause and give everyone a chance to ask questions about the material we have covered so far. Whether you have a question on logic models, forming evaluation questions, designing a program evaluation or measurement tools, please let us know! If you have a question, others probably
As is evident by its title, this training will focus on creating safe spaces for children. An exploration of Helping Hand Home for Children's newly built facilities, both residential and charter school, will occur. Design concepts and their intentions, (to help children begin the healing process from the chronic and chronic complex trauma they are
The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies and DFPS are excited to partner together to announce virtual T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours will be regularly scheduled and will allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions you may have about T3C. Whether you’ve got a question about T3C requirements, updated Blueprints,
Want to find your voice and learn how sharing your story can help others? Come learn how to reframe foster care experiences as expertise and how to safely tell stories by retaining boundaries. Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to: - Share personal stories in a healthy and purposeful manner (Story of
Please join us for a session with Superior Health Plan that will showcase important information about accessing clinical and behavioral health services; it will include information about the benefits and service array, working with service coordinators, and denials. T3C service packages have requirements associated with working with service coordinators and utilization of Star Health benefits.
For Current Residential Providers Information for FY 2025 T3C Transition Grants will be coming soon. Did your T3C grant application in FY 2024 get denied? Are you thinking about applying for a T3C Grant in the future? If so, this workshop is for you! Are you interested in hearing about what we learned through the
Recommended for organizational leaders & Board members T3C may prompt your agency to thinking about forming formal partnerships, merging with another organization to expand your array of services, and possible acquiring an organization or program. If you are unsure where to start exploring and want to learn more about the “whys” and “”how” this training
In the T3C Model providers are called upon to established “Continued Stay Guidelines”. Providers will be required to conduct periodic reviews to determine why a child continues to require ongoing services in a specific service package. Additionally, the CANS 3.0 assessment will be a part of the process for determining any adjustments for services that
TACFS and DFPS are excited to partner together in virtual T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours are regularly scheduled and allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions about T3C. Whether you’ve got a question about T3C requirements, updated Blueprints, credentialing, FAQs, Rates & Funding, Events & Training, or anything else T3C, drop
TACFS and DFPS are excited to partner together in virtual T3C Office Hours! T3C Office Hours are regularly scheduled and allow Licensed Providers to drop in and ask any questions about T3C. Whether you’ve got a question about T3C requirements, updated Blueprints, credentialing, FAQs, Rates & Funding, Events & Training, or anything else T3C, drop
Join us for this virtual session focused on TACFS membership. This meeting will cover the types of memberships we offer, their benefits, and more. Whether you have specific questions or are simply curious about membership perks and costs, this is a great opportunity to learn more. Date: January 14, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM (CST) Location: Zoom
Join TACFS as we partner with attorneys at the Texas Legal Services Center Family Help Line who work with kinship caregivers on common legal issues. Session 1: Authorization Agreements Texas allows for a person other than a parent to perform common duties like school enrollment, obtaining medical care, and so forth. However, a specific agreement
