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This location will offer free classes, aid and coaching to help families stay together.

Several organizations are coming together to encourage the community to help families involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the child welfare system.

Texas has seen hundreds of kids having to sleep in CPS workers' offices the past two months. Author: Rachel Ripp (News West9) Published: 7:17 PM CDT May 14, 2021 Updated: 7:17 PM CDT May 14, 2021 MIDLAND, Texas — When CPS can't find a foster family for the children they're helping, their next step is a licensed emergency shelter for up to 90 days, sometimes longer.  If that isn't an option, they move to their last resort, CWOP spaces. These are unlicensed placements for children without placement and CPS workers care for these children in the...

The program has five graduates this year. Author: Rachel Ripp (News West9) Published: 10:30 AM CST December 28, 2020 Updated: 10:30 AM CST December 28, 2020 MIDLAND, Texas — Buckner Midland is all about family, from supporting single parents to helping families get ready to foster or adopt. Their family pathways program is all about supporting single parents as they work to support themselves and their children. "You have to be dedicated. You have to want to be successful," Line Cheudjieu, single mother said.  Cheudjieu said this is the crite...