What a foster family should be


November 22, 2016

For a foster family to provide for their children, their approach to parenting must be nurturing, encouraging and trauma-informed.

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Melissa Lugo – Defying Odds


November 21, 2016

On November 5th, 2016, Melissa Lugo bravely told the crowd at the Austin Children’s Shelter Gala about her life before living at Austin Children’s Shelter. She also revealed how much living […]

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We stand with you


November 19, 2016

Any type of oppression creates the context for abuse to flourish and spread. We stand in support of victims and survivors of abuse.

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Foster Care Alumni Program


November 18, 2016

Recently, it’s been brought to our attention that we may need one more: a foster care alumni program. The following email was written by a concerned staff member illuminating an issue that concerns our young, former foster care youths.

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They’re not just words


October 20, 2016

Thousands of women have sat across from me, reeling from years of abuse. Almost all tell me the same story—scars heal, it’s the words that stick with you.

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Transitional Living Program provides stability


October 14, 2016

Thomas found his way to the Austin Children Shelter Transitional Living Program in late March. He’s been with us ever since, and things are going great.

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A culture of complicit silence


October 13, 2016

I have become intrigued and dismayed by the intransigence of understanding when it comes to the prevalence, outcomes, and acknowledgement of sexual assault and abuse in our society.

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Care Academy achieves highest accreditation


October 12, 2016

Care Academy, a SAFE program, is now accredited as a four-star child care facility through Texas Rising Star! Four stars is the highest TRS accreditation.

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DVAM — A conversation on civility


October 10, 2016

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s have a conversation about civility. Civil behavior should be the rule rather than the exception.

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Austin Council: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month


October 7, 2016

With the proclamation that October be Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Council joined advocates, police, and the community in recognizing the impact of DV

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