Child Abuse Prevention - What can you do in your community? Push for Higher Foster Care Rates - Ask your legislators to increase foster care rates by 14%—the minimum amount needed to protect the foster care safety net for children in Texas. Meet With Your Legislators - Organize a town hall meeting with your local legislators to address issues that affect families. Support Families - Help build communities that provide quality education, job skills training, affordable housing, and reliable childcare. Advocate for Better Quality of Life - Get behind issues that make life easier, such as better public transportation and affordable healthcare, including mental health and substance abuse treatment. Follow Legislative Issues - Keep up with matters related to child protection by following TexProtects.org. |