Resources
Resources for Healing and Growth
At KIDZ Thrive, we provide the trauma-informed tools and expert guidance Texas families need to foster resilience and success in children with complex needs.
Equipping You for the Journey Ahead
Becoming a foster parent is a profound commitment that comes with unique rewards and challenges. At KIDZ Thrive CPA, we believe that information is a form of support. We are dedicated to ensuring our families never feel alone as they navigate the complexities of therapeutic foster care and adoption.
We have curated these vital resources and helpful links to guide you through the day-to-day realities of fostering. From understanding behavioral management to specialized support for neurodivergent children, our goal is to ensure you feel fully equipped to provide a stable, loving environment.
Recognizing Abuse or Neglect
Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child: A Guide for Professionals
Need for Normalcy
This course will help you understand the need for children in your care to have a normal living environment.
Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
This training is a free resource for child welfare system caregivers, professionals, advocates, stakeholders and members of the public who are interested in learning about the impact of trauma.
Caregiver training
This training is for Child Protective Services (CPS) staff, relatives and kinship caregivers, foster parents, residential providers, and youth medical consenters.
Medical Consent Training For Caregivers
This training is for anyone who makes medical decisions for children in the legal custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Texas Abuse Hotline
The Department of Family and Protective Services provides this secure website for reporting suspicions of abuse, neglect and exploitation of children, adults with disabilities, or people 65 years or older.
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults provides services to support these abused and neglected children and youth who are in the care and custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) protects children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
ABA Know Your Rights Guide
Understand your rights as a parent.
Get Parenting Tips
These services are offered by local agencies under contract to the Prevention and Early Intervention division of the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services. These programs offer services to parents and children to strengthen families.
Report abuse or neglect
If you believe a child is experiencing neglect or abuse please call 1-800-252-5400 or visit Texas Abuse Hotline