TXICFW works toward communities and systems where all children and families thrive.
The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) is located within the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. Utilizing our experiences in both direct social work practice and social welfare policy, our researchers seek to build evidence for social work practitioners and policy makers to improve practices and systems.
08/10/2026
The UT Spark program concluded June with yet another successful teen camp. For more than a decade, Spark has brought dozens of foster youth to UT Austin for its annual Camp Longhorn conference. The camp gives students a chance to discover how to access and learn about resources to help them transition into adulthood successfully. View a quick photo recap of the event ➡ https://tinyurl.com/yvzsp82w
08/07/2026
TXICFW invites foster and adoptive caregivers to attend a virtual workshop on August 14th at 9 am on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. https://tinyurl.com/5x8v2ade
08/05/2026
Job Alert TXICFW is a communications manager to lead the development of digital, editorial, and visual communications that advance the Institute's mission, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content across web, social media, e-mail, and other communication channels. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/3kwx8nna
08/03/2026
Join TXICFW on August 11th at 9 am for a virtual workshop on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. https://tinyurl.com/e8upfnu5
07/31/2026
Join TXICFW on August 4th at 9 am for a virtual workshop on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. https://tinyurl.com/bdshumzn
07/29/2026
The Training for Adoption Competency strengthens adoption-competent clinical practice and expands the availability of licensed clinicians serving children and families across Texas.
The training application period will open August 1 - September 30, 2026. Interested licensed clinicians are encouraged to sign up for reminder notifications here: https://tinyurl.com/4jevuwsr
Visit https://tinyurl.com/fup835at to learn more about the training.
07/22/2026
Job Alert 🚨 TXICFW is outreach specialists to support the development and maintenance of Texas Foster Youth Network‘s statewide service directory and provider network. They will work directly to engage providers, maintain up-to-date referral information, and support youth- and provider-facing outreach activities. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/3kwx8nna
07/20/2026
A new study by TXICFW director Monica Faulkner, research scientist Barbara Ball, and colleague Dr. Rebecca J. Gomez explores how child welfare can be reimagined through peer recovery specialists, using lived experience to shape policy. https://tinyurl.com/ywnxztww
The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work
07/16/2026
Join TXICFW on July 23rd for a virtual workshop on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. https://tinyurl.com/kjvu2emd
07/10/2026
A new report on Texas CBC implementation highlights stronger local collaboration and innovative solutions, but workforce issues, placement capacity, and cross-system coordination still require attention. Key recommendations include updating funding, prioritizing youth voices, and revising measures for individualized care. Access the full report on the Office of Community-Based Care Transition's website. Regional overviews and executive summary can be accessed on our website. https://tinyurl.com/yhby2e6k