Empower

Empower EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative focused on meeting Texas children & families' unique needs.

EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Texas children and families. The collaborative is led by Texas Family Initiative and is supported by local providers in North Texas, including CK Family Services, Jonathan’s Place, The Bair Foundation and Pathways Youth and Family Services. Through a contract with the State of Texas, EMPOWER is the Community-Based Care

(CBC) contractor in Metroplex East, a nine-county area that includes Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navarro counties.

Hot weather can be dangerous—especially for children. A few simple steps can make a big difference:💧 Drink water often🧢 ...
05/29/2026

Hot weather can be dangerous—especially for children. A few simple steps can make a big difference:

💧 Drink water often
🧢 Stay cool and dress light
🗺️ Plan ahead and take breaks
🚗 Always look back before you lock your car
🌳 Stay in the shade when you can

Heat safety saves lives. Let’s look out for ourselves and each other all summer long.

Families caring for family makes a difference.Kinship care remains one of EMPOWER’s strongest areas of progress. As of F...
05/28/2026

Families caring for family makes a difference.

Kinship care remains one of EMPOWER’s strongest areas of progress. As of February 2026, 46% of children in care in the Metroplex East Region are in kinship placements, up from 33% when EMPOWER began in March 2024—representing a 36% increase in just two years.

When children can remain with relatives or trusted adults, it helps preserve family connections, culture and stability during uncertain times.

Looking ahead: We will continue investing in kinship caregivers while improving legal casework, documentation and support systems to ensure families have what they need to succeed.

Hot weather can be dangerous—especially for children and families. Learn key heat safety tips and how to stay protected ...
05/27/2026

Hot weather can be dangerous—especially for children and families. Learn key heat safety tips and how to stay protected this season. ☀️

Read the blog HERE: 👉 3empower.com/heat-safety-awareness

Connections matter—especially during crisis.According to the DFPS Rider 15, EMPOWER is currently leading the state in pr...
05/25/2026

Connections matter—especially during crisis.

According to the DFPS Rider 15, EMPOWER is currently leading the state in proximity, with more youth staying within 50 miles of their removal location. This means children are more likely to remain connected to their families, schools and communities during an incredibly difficult time.

Keeping children close isn’t always easy, but it plays a critical role in stability, reunification efforts and emotional well-being.

Looking ahead: We are committed to strengthening community partnerships so we can continue expanding local placement options and keeping children connected to what matters most.

The right work isn’t always easy—but it’s meaningful, impactful and worth showing up for every day. When purpose leads t...
05/25/2026

The right work isn’t always easy—but it’s meaningful, impactful and worth showing up for every day. When purpose leads the way, even the hardest moments contribute to something bigger. 💜

Community Spotlight 🌟We’re proud to recognize Circle of Care for Children, a valued partner providing vital services tha...
05/22/2026

Community Spotlight 🌟

We’re proud to recognize Circle of Care for Children, a valued partner providing vital services that support children and families through compassion‑driven, child‑centered care. Their work focuses on meeting the unique needs of children by strengthening stability, supporting healthy development and connecting families to the resources they need to succeed.

Through hands‑on support, collaborative approaches and a deep commitment to children’s well‑being, Circle of Care for Children helps create nurturing environments where children can grow, heal and thrive. Partnerships like this are essential to building stronger families and healthier communities. 💜

Learn more about Circle of Care for Children and the services they provide: 👉 https://circlecare4kids.com/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚This year’s theme is “More Good Days, Together”, a reminder that mental health is ...
05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

This year’s theme is “More Good Days, Together”, a reminder that mental health is shaped through connection, community and support. Everyone experiences ups and downs and no one should have to navigate them alone.

At EMPOWER, we believe more good days are possible when families feel supported, children feel safe and communities come together with compassion and understanding. This month and always, let’s continue to show up for one another, start honest conversations and make space for care, healing and hope.

Because mental health matters—and together, we can create more good days.

Progress starts with the people doing the work.Recently, EMPOWER has made meaningful progress in stabilizing our workfor...
05/21/2026

Progress starts with the people doing the work.

Recently, EMPOWER has made meaningful progress in stabilizing our workforce. More consistent staffing means caseworkers can better manage caseloads, build stronger relationships with children and families and focus on quality practice—not just compliance.

We know workforce stability is foundational to everything else we’re working to improve. While there is still work ahead, this progress is an important step toward more consistent support for children and families across the Metroplex East Region.

Looking ahead: We remain focused on continued caseload compliance, strengthening legal casework and supporting staff so they can do their best work for the children who depend on it.

Foster Care Month is here. Learn how your voice, time or support can make a real difference for children in foster care....
05/20/2026

Foster Care Month is here. Learn how your voice, time or support can make a real difference for children in foster care.

Read the blog and get involved today. 🔗
https://3empower.org/fostercaremonth-2/

Right now, there are children waiting for a safe place to land—a place where they are seen, supported and welcomed as pa...
05/20/2026

Right now, there are children waiting for a safe place to land—a place where they are seen, supported and welcomed as part of a family.

Becoming a foster parent isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about showing up with consistency compassion and a willingness to care.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could do this, consider this your sign to take the next step.

Because one open seat can change a child’s entire story.

👉 Learn more about becoming a foster parent today: 3empower.org

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