Texas Children's Commission
Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth & Families
The Supreme Court of Texas established the Children's Commission in 2007 to develop, implement, and coordinate initiatives designed to improve courts and court practice for children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system.
Toolkit for Attorneys Representing Parents and Children
The Children's Commission's 2026 edition of the Toolkit for Attorneys Representing Parents and Children in Child Welfare Cases is now available!
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Toolkit for Attorneys Representing DFPS in Child Welfare Cases
The 2024 Toolkit for Attorneys Representing the Department of Family and Protective Services in Child Welfare Cases is available online.
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New! Resource for Caregivers
Your Rights as a Survivor: A Guide for Caregivers of Children Who Experienced Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation
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New! Juvenile Justice Bench Cards
Three new juvenile law bench cards on detention hearings, certification hearings, and sealing juvenile records are now available for judges handling juvenile law cases.
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Attorneys in Child Welfare Video Series
To raise awareness of child welfare law as a career path, the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in collaboration with the Children’s Commission and the Office of Court Administration, created a video series to highlight the legal area of child welfare law.
Video Series: Understanding the Roles in a CPS Case Videos & Handouts
Texas CASA partnered with the Children’s Commission to develop new resources to explain the role of the professionals involved in a child welfare case. Five handouts and accompanying videos are available in both English and Spanish about the role of:
- The Judge
- The Guardian ad Litem or CASA Volunteer
- The Attorney ad Litem
- The Parent’s Attorney
- The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Attorney
Handouts and videos are available on the TexasCASA website.
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Understanding the Roles of the People Involved in a CPS Case
Comprender los Roles de las Personas Involucradas en Caso de CPS
Trauma Informed Texas
The Children’s Commission began the next phase of work related to trauma informed care launching the Consortium on Trauma Informed Court Practices.
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Legal Representation Resources
Father's Resource
Fathers' Rights in CPS Cases: Important Information For Fathers Involved in CPS Cases
Kids Coloring Book
Sam and the Search for Spots: How Your Lawyer Can Help You
Poster
Rights of Incarcerated Parents In CPS Cases
