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If you are interested in learning more about Fostering Opportunities, the first step is to contact a state-licensed agency in your area. Click on "LEARN MORE" below!

Report Suspected Abuse​

Call 1-800-252-5400 or

Visit www.txabusehotline.org

MAKE A GIFT, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.​

MAKE A DONATION

Fostering Brighter Futures is a project of the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards

2ND ANNUAL "ALL HANDS-ON DECK" CONFERENCE
COMING FEBRUARY 23-25, 2027


MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!

 

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Legislative Priorities for the

89th (2025) Session

To View Photos from Our Trip to the State Capital Click Here!

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A HUGE THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED AND ATTENDED THE 
 TCCWB "ALL HANDS-ON DECK" CONFERENCE in FEBRUARY 2025

If you took photos and don't mind sharing them, please email them to
Diane @ president@tccwb.org

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UPCOMING TCCWB MEETINGS​

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SPECIAL MEETING

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 27st 2:00 pm

(VIRTUAL)

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 2027 - DATE AND TIME TBA

(VIRTUAL)

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FULL BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 24th, 2027

12:00 - 1:00 pm​

Location: Holiday Inn Midtown -

6000 Middle Fiskville Rd  - Austin, Tx 78752

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If you are not a board member and would like to have an agenda for the Full Board Meeting and Meeting invite sent to you, please contact the Interim Executive Director

George Ford at gford@tccwb.org

or Board President

Diane Anderson-Glover at

president@tccwb.org​​​​

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TCCWB AWARD WINNERS FOR 2025-2026

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Congratulations to all of our Amazing Winners!!!!


Foster Female Youth of the Year

Sandra Lambert - Region 4

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 Foster Male Youth of the Year

Juan Mata - Region 8


Foster Parent/s of the Year

Peggy & Joseph Colon Region 8


CPS / SSCC Worker of the Year

Amanda Moore Region 7


Community Resource of the Year

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Lutheran Women in Mission - Region 6

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 Volunteer of the Year

Ray Powell - Region 1

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Please check back here in spring for the 2026-2027 Nomination Forms to 

nominate those outstanding candidates in your Region who deserve special recognition from all across the State.

 

TCCWB Nomination Instruction Sheet 2026-2027
TCCWB Rules for Child Welfare Volunteer of the Year 2026-2027
Foster Female Youth of the Year
Foster Male Youth of the Year
Foster Parent/s of the Year
CPS / SSCC Worker of the Year
Community Resource of the Year 

Volunteer of the Year​​

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The AOI Awards Program has been adopted by The RightWay Foundation based in Los Angeles. Click HERE to find the 2025 Awards Program information.
For Details and to get started with your application click on the link below

 

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2025 TCCWB AWARDS BANQUET PHOTOS - OCT 10 

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2025 TCCWB MEETING PHOTOS OCT 9 & 10

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State Capital Trip 2025
Meetings with State Legislators & Senate Leaders 

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TNOYS 2025 CONFERENCE - JUNE 10-13
Houston
 

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October is
             
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
             National Bullying Prevention Month

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November is
             
National Adoption Month
  22nd - National Adoption Day 

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December is

Statewide Christmas Campaigns - throughout December, all CWB's throughout Texas solicit, some fundraise, & supply gifts for CPS Children including foster children, CPS children in their homes, & foster parents in need of gifts. Many also serve local area children of the community who are in need. This also includes food for families in many areas for the holidays.  

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January is
             National Mentor Month
             National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

   11th - Human Trafficking Awareness Day 

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April is
             
National Child Abuse Prevention Month

     3th - Go Blue Day - (Friday)
   26th - Blue Sunday

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May is
             National Foster Parent Appreciation Month
             National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month
             National Water Safety Awareness Month

     5th - National Foster Care Day 
     7th - Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 
   25th - National Missing Children's Day 

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June is
             
National Reunification Month

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Texas Council
of
Child Welfare Boards

PO Box 42363

Austin, Texas 78704 

E-mail: gford@tccwb.org

Tel: 512 939-7746

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Report Suspected Abuse

Call 1-800-252-5400 or 

Visit www.txabusehotline.org

© 2024 Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards. All rights reserved. 

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