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Austin - The Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS), a statewide organization that strengthens services for Texas youth and families, has teamed up with Mission Capital on new research about how child welfare providers in Central Texas integrate trauma-informed practices and community voice throughout their work. Findings from this research will help inform strategies to strengthen implementation of TIC... Read more »
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AUSTIN – Recently, Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS), a statewide research and advocacy organization focused on strengthening services and support for Texas youth and families, released a report on the impacts of natural disasters and emergencies on children and youth across the state. Texas has declared more major disasters than any other state in the... Read more »
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TNOYS AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS RECEIVE GRANT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS LEFT HOMELESS BY HURRICANE HARVEY
HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) has received a $400,000 grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund to support the many youth and their families who remain homeless after Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area in 2017. The grant will fund a collaborative effort between TNOYS, the Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO), and Texas... Read more »
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES HONORED FOR RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HARVEY
HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) is presenting its annual Distinguished Leadership Award to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in recognition of the work done by the agency and its Child Protective Services staff to protect children and families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The award will be presented today... Read more »
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New Study Shows Disjointed Policy and Funding Exacerbate Youth Homelessness in Texas
The serious problem of youth homelessness in Texas is not adequately being addressed due to a patchwork system of funding and programs, conflicting definitions of “homelessness” and no clear central authority, according to a new study released today by Texas Appleseed and Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS).