Nonprofit helps provide hearing aids to children in need

Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says

A recent report from the Texas Legislative Budget Board emphasizes the need for increased transparency in foster care spending. It highlights that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) could improve financial reporting regarding expenditures for temporary housing and services provided by private contractors. The report notes that while the number of children without immediate placements has decreased significantly, the costs associated with temporary housing remain high, totaling around $150 million since 2022. The state has also spent $146.7 million on emergency placements. Lawmakers are expected to focus on these issues in the upcoming legislative session.