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Annette Rodriguez to resign as president and CEO of The Children’s Shelter
Read full article: Annette Rodriguez to resign as president and CEO of The Children’s ShelterThe departure of CEO Annette Rodriguez, who led The Children's Shelter for the past decade, caps off a tumultuous year for the organization.
State to take over Bexar County foster care placement again as Family Tapestry ends contract
Read full article: State to take over Bexar County foster care placement again as Family Tapestry ends contractA DFPS spokesman was unable to definitively say when the contract would end but said the state would be taking over that role until “if and when” they decide to put the contract out for bid again.
Family Tapestry terminates foster care contract with the state
Read full article: Family Tapestry terminates foster care contract with the stateFamily Tapestry, the wing of The Children’s Shelter responsible for its community-based care initiative, has canceled its contract with the Department of Family and Protective Services, a DFPS spokesperson confirmed late Monday.
Report: 23 Texas foster kids have died in state custody since July 2019
Read full article: Report: 23 Texas foster kids have died in state custody since July 2019Twenty-three foster care children in Texas have died the past 21 months while in state custody, according to a massive report filed Tuesday as part of a decade-old federal lawsuit.
Children’s Shelter furloughs nearly 70 workers after emergency shelter put on hold by state
Read full article: Children’s Shelter furloughs nearly 70 workers after emergency shelter put on hold by stateChildren’s Shelter furloughs nearly 70 workers after emergency shelter put on hold by state, furlough to go into effect on May 5.
KSAT Community to host virtual Child Abuse Awareness Town Hall with The Children’s Shelter April 28 at 2 p.m.
Read full article: KSAT Community to host virtual Child Abuse Awareness Town Hall with The Children’s Shelter April 28 at 2 p.m.Submit questions you want to be answered during the April 28 livestream.