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Texas Tribune - Mental Health for Young Children
Lawmakers and child care centers are pushing for a statewide mental health system for toddlers.
It had only been a year since Estelle Sievert and her wife, Jane, joined the foster care program at SAFE Alliance in Austin when they were introduced to 3-week-old Noah in 2022…
Spectrum News - Challenges of Early Education Availability
This week, we take an in-depth look at affordable child care in Texas. We’ll hear from local leaders and organizations to learn what resources are available to protect our youngest Texans.
UPDATE - One Less Stop on the Bus
Update to my previous article, 32 Stops on the Bus, about a single mom who moved to Austin for family reasons, abruptly lost her housing and her partner, and was given 90 days to find a job or face eviction from the shelter.
Workaversary
This is my 7th “work-aversary” – the anniversary of joining Mainspring’s staff.
I’ve shared previously that I first came to this remarkable organization as a foster-adopt parent in 2014, when my son was two. His teachers met him with joy every day, even when he had long stretches of challenging behaviors and needs. Moreover, they met me with joy every day, even when I was a tired wreck of a human – and had my own challenging behaviors and needs. The community of Mainspring caregivers filled me back up when I felt like I had run out of fuel.
