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What You Need to Know About Foster Care in Texas - 2026

Feb 26, 2026

Today, most foster care referrals are for school-aged kids, sibling groups and African American or Hispanic children. Read More


How to Show Love to Birth Families

Feb 13, 2026

When you foster a child, you also step into their birth family's story. Showing love and respect to birth parents helps the children in your care feel safer, trust you more, and start healing. Here are practical ways to support birth families while you care for their children. Read More


How to Show Love to Young Adults Who Aged-Out of Foster Care

Feb 12, 2026

Who do you call when your car breaks down? Where do you go for the holidays? Who helps you figure out taxes or health insurance? Most of us have family to turn to. But 772 young adults aged out of Texas foster care last year without that safety net. Read how small acts of kindness can change everything for young adults who aged out of foster care. Read More


How to Show Love to Adoptees

Feb 12, 2026

Adoptees need people who honor their whole story, including both the joy of family and the grief of loss. This article shares practical ways you can support adoptees in your life through thoughtful language, respect for their birth family, and understanding their complex feelings. Read More


How to Show Love to Case Workers

Feb 11, 2026

Case workers carry heavy loads—managing cases for many children, facing tight deadlines, and making life-changing decisions daily. They need our support too. This article shares 12 practical ways to show case workers appreciation, from simple thank-you notes to organizing care packages and advocacy efforts that make a real difference. Read More


Race and Foster Care in 2026

Jan 27, 2026

At PCHAS, we envision a world where every child is safe, every family is strong, and hope outshines hardship. One way we bring hope is by finding safe, loving families who want to learn about and honor the cultures and traditions of the children they welcome. This matters especially for African American children, who face disproportionality within the foster care system. Learn what the numbers show and how we're committed to finding a family for every child. Read More