As caseworkers, you play a critical role in shaping the life of a youth in foster care. You have considerable […]

As a mental health professional, you have a critical role in the foster care system by providing direct care that […]

As judges, you play a critical role in shaping the lives of youth. A theme for nearly all participants in […]

In 2017, we interviewed 30 young adults formerly in Texas foster care for the Texas Youth Permanency Study (TYPS). The […]

We heard one thing over and over from youth in our study. And while what we heard probably won’t come […]

As foster parents, you play a critical role in shaping the lives of youth in foster care. The hard work […]

The formation of a family through adoption is a lifelong journey that is beautifully rewarding but also complex. Although not […]

The TYPS team has put together a series of highlighted recommendations in the form of “TYPS Sheets” for judges, parents, […]