Media
About
2017
Children's Commission 10 Year Anniversary Brochure
85th Texas Legislature Resource Paper
Publications
ABA Child Law Practice, August 2015, The Texas Blueprint- A Model for Improving School Experiences for Children in Foster Care
Videos
Texas CASA
Executive Director Tina Amberboy and staff attorney Jamie Bernstein provide an update for Texas CASAs regarding changes to child protection law since the 85th Legislative Session.
85th Legislative Session: Changes to the Legal System
Changes to Educational Services for Texas Foster Youth
Trauma-Informed Advocacy for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Following the Trauma-Informed Care survey and report issued last year by Texas CASA, the Children’s Commission, in partnership with Texas CASA and the Shield Ayers Foundation, created a one-hour training to help introduce trauma-informed care to Attorneys ad Litem, Guardians ad
PowerPoint Presentation: Trauma-Informed Advocacy
Note: One hour of MCLE credit is available for this on-demand presentation. Please email children@txcourts.gov for more information.
Beyond the Bench: Law, Justice, and Communities Summit
Texas' two highest courts, the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, spearheaded the Beyond the Bench: Law, Justice, and Communities Summit on December 14,
The Beyond the Bench Toolkit was created to offer assistance in planning similar convenings and to inspire continued conversation about this important issue. The Toolkit includes video and details from the
Beyond the Bench YouTube Playlist
Children's Commission Video
This 12-minute video describes the mission and goals of the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children,
Speak UP! Foster Youth in Court Video
United Families
Families Are the Proof: Hidalgo Foundation showcases the Bexar County Children's Court.