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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.

10/29/2026

Meet Demi Pham!

Degree: Bachelor's in Arts and Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Business Foundations, Spring '27

Hometown: Tomball, Texas

Hobbies: Some of my favorite and regular hobbies are hiking, reading, and cooking.

10/27/2026

TXICFW is grateful to be able to volunteer and collaborate to help refresh and spruce up CPS visitation rooms and update the Rainbow Room monthly! ❤️

10/19/2026

TXICFW welcomes the Fall '26 research assistants, who play a vital role in gathering accurate and current data from childcare providers across the state for our annual Child Care Market Rate Survey.

Meet Mariela Vargas Torres!

Degree: Master of Science in Information Studies (User Experience & Human Computer Interaction), Spring '28

Hometown: San José, Costa Rica

Hobbies: I love painting and traveling!

10/14/2026

Join TXICFW on October 21st at 11 a.m. for an update on the T3C Continuous Improvement Initiative! This webinar will share the recommendations that emerged from Cycle 1 and explain how progress on them will be communicated in the future. Register ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3kw9pc95

10/12/2026

A new study by TXICFW research scientist Barbara Ball and colleague Dr. Rebecca J. Gomez explores the values, identity, and role boundaries of peer support specialists working with child welfare-involved parents. https://tinyurl.com/yj8pe4zf

The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work

10/09/2026

Join Heart Galleries of Texas on October 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. for an in-person orientation for families who are pursuing adoption or have already finalized a Permanent Managing Conservatorship.

Through trauma-informed education, reflection, and practical strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of children’s experiences and learn ways to strengthen safety, connection, healing, and resilience within their families.

Childcare and boxed lunches will be provided for parents, caregivers, and children. Reserve your spot today ➡ https://tinyurl.com/4xn4up42

10/06/2026

Welcome, Jennifer M. Gondeck, who joins TXICFW as Call Center Manager supporting the Texas Foster Youth Network! https://tinyurl.com/y7erpjdp

10/05/2026

Join TXICFW for a virtual workshop on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) on October 10th, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. https://tinyurl.com/asbhfy86

09/29/2026

Join Heart Galleries of Texas on October 8th and 15th for a virtual orientation that supports families in Region 7 who are pursuing or have already finalized adoption or Permanent Managing Conservatorship (PMC).

Through trauma-informed education, reflection, and practical strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of children’s experiences and learn ways to strengthen safety, connection, healing, and resilience within their families.

This orientation is a two-part series. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the orientation. Upon completion, parents/caregivers will be paid a $150 stipend. Reserve your spot today ➡ https://tinyurl.com/yrdum7sx

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1823 Red River Street
Austin, TX
78712

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http://www.txicfw.socialwork.utexas.edu/

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