WHAT WE DO

TCCWB and local child welfare boards want people to be knowledgeable and concerned about prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

Members work at a grassroots level to develop programs that meet a community's needs.

Child welfare boards may:

Independently or in collaboration with "rainbow room" groups work to meet the tangible needs of children receiving CPS services.

Host holiday celebrations and other special events for caseworkers and foster children.

Provide support for family group decision making meetings, foster parent training, and foster youth conferences

Sponsor public awareness events to promote child abuse prevention and recruit foster and adoptive homes

Coordinate with courts and judges in pioneering solutions that support children and families and work to eliminate abuse and neglect.

Report Suspected Abuse

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THE ROLE OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS IN TEXAS - WORKSHOP

WE WORK TO:

Improve the lives of children in the foster care system by promoting normalcy and creating a support network for them.
Assist youth transitioning out of foster care, educate regional and county boards, advocate for adequate resources and policies, and host statewide training opportunities.
Advocate for quality Child Protective Services (CPS) staff and sponsor public awareness events to prevent child abuse and recruit foster and adoptive homes.

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED:

Established 11 Regional Councils of Child Welfare Boards with more than 2,000 volunteers representing over 220 county boards.
Recognized outstanding youth, volunteers, staff, foster parents, and community members who have championed children's issues.
Designed and maintained a website for training and information dissemination.
Collaborated with child protective services staff and other agencies to develop programs that meet children's needs.
Published orientation and training materials for all board levels.
Hosted statewide training opportunities for regional and county board members.