May 2013
Table comparing proposed and actual PEI funding levels
This table, developed by TNOYS, compared the proposed House and Senate funding levels for the Prevention and Early Intervention division at the Department of Family and Protective Services to current and previous funding levels.
March 2013
Fact Sheet for HB 2400
HB 2400 will equip juvenile courts with the tools to address adolescent behaviors appropriately.
TNOYS Testimony to the Senate Jurisprudence Committee for SB 717
SB 717 will make it easier for unaccompanied homeless youth to access transitional living services.
TNOYS Testimony to the House Human Services Committee for HB 445
HB 445 will promote savings opportunities and important life skills for youth who are in foster care.
January 2013
2013 TNOYS Legislative Agenda
The 2013 TNOYS Legislative Agenda outlines the principles that will guide our advocacy work during the 83rd Texas Legislative Session. These principles include preventing problems before they start, addressing adolescent behaviors appropriately, promoting safe and nurturing living arrangements for youth who cannot remain at home with their parents, supporting youth during their transition to adulthood, and working in partnership with youth.
Services To At Risk Youth (“STAR”) Briefing Paper
This briefing paper, authored by Jack Nowicki, addresses the history, design, and importance of the STAR program.
December 2012
Services to At-Risk Youth (“STAR”) Talking Points
The STAR program fact sheet outlines talking points addressing the STAR program. It is designed to support you in your meetings with policymakers.