Foster Care & Courts

Children in foster care face many hurdles growing up that can affect their ability to become stable and successful adults. Every child in the foster care system has a judge who oversees all aspects of the child’s life. These judges' decisions range from where the child lives and goes to school, to when they can visit their family, and who can help support the child. Texas Appleseed has researched best practices for the courts and the legal system to ensure that children in long-term foster care find permanent homes as quickly as possible. We also work on issues to help older foster youth make as smooth a transition as possible into adulthood.