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New Federal Funds Prompt ABA Proposal to Aid Transitioning Foster Youth, ABA Journal

Study: Nurse-Family Partnership in Texas Saves $7769 Per Family Served, Bonham Journal

Shaken-Baby Syndrome faces new questions in court, New York Times Magazine

Texas’ finances not as rosy as they seemed, Los Angeles Times

Child-safety agency is facing the budget ax: Reductions loom as youngsters' deaths in Bexar County have risen, My San Antonio

Texas keeps registry of kids who abuse kids, The Texas Tribune

No equity in adoption for black children, Black Voice News

Foster care children may not find placement, Houston Chronicle

Officials: Moving children from foster care to homes needs to speed up, News Channel 10

Mental health system can't take budget cuts, Houston Chronicle

Report: Deaf students more likely to suffer childhood abuse, Democrat and Chronicle

Study: Courts can do better with long-term foster care, The Texas Tribune
Report available

Child-protection budget cuts fought, San Antonio Express-News

Bill would overhaul Texas foster care, Austin American-Statesman

Child Advocates Seek Reforms, Austin Chronicle

Medical care, education for children ranks among lowest in nation, report says, My West Texas