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September 26, 2025

Foster Care and Student Success Guide

The Texas Education Agency (TEA), in collaboration with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Children’s Commission, publish the Foster Care & Student Success Guide. The guide highlights resources and materials and includes chapters on topics such as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Trauma-Informed Education. The TEA website on Foster Care & Student Success features a broad overview of each chapter of the guide for easy navigation and exploration of specific topics along with a detailed training series.