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
