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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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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).

  • STATE REP. SARAH DAVIS HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP ON YOUTH ISSUES

    HOUSTON – Texas Network of Youth Service (TNOYS) is presenting its Distinguished Leadership Award to State Representative Sarah Davis (R-West University Place) in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of Texas youth and families, including during the 85th Texas Legislative Session. The award will be presented today during TNOYS’ annual conference in Houston.... Read more »

  • TNOYS RECEIVES GRANT TO INCREASE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN COURT SYSTEM

    AUSTIN – Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) has received a one-year, $6,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation, which will be used to launch the “My Voice Matters” project to help legal professionals better understand the importance of giving children and youth a voice in the child welfare system. The funds will go toward... Read more »

Press Coverage

  • KFDA

    Lack of funding causing more youth homelessness in Texas

    According to a joint report released this month by Texas Appleseed and Texas Network of Youth Services, there are approximately 113,000 homeless students in Texas public schools.

  • KXAN

    Report: State should form task force to tackle youth homelessness

    A new report about youth homelessness in Texas highlights a need for comprehensive policies and a funding stream to address the ongoing issue. Texas Appleseed partnered with Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) and conducted more than 100 interviews with youth who had experienced or are experiencing homelessness in Texas. Both groups also pulled data from state agencies related to youth.

  • Texas Standard

    NEW REPORT SAYS TEXAS SHOULD HELP SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUPPORT HOMELESS STUDENTS

    A new study looks at youth homelessness in Texas, and it tackles the issue from a few different angles, including education. For starters, it debunks the idea that this is mostly a problem in urban school districts.

  • TribTalk

    To help address foster care tragedies, better understand and listen to youth

    Earlier this month, two teenagers in foster care were struck by a vehicle after running away from Child Protective Services (CPS) offices in Houston, where they had been staying because of a lack of appropriate placement options. One, a 15-year-old girl, died from her injuries. The tragic fatality has heightened attention on Texas’ foster care capacity crisis, but it is important to recognize that the issues Texas must address are much broader.

  • KXAN-TV Austin

    Foster children will rally at Capitol for lawmakers to change CPS

    Lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill designed to overhaul the state’s child protective system. This comes just a few days after the governor says the agency is on his top-priority list. On Friday, current and former foster children will rally for lawmakers to make swift changes to Child Protective Services.