Texas Pushes to End Foster Care Oversight | Austin News

Texas is fighting to end eight years of federal oversight of its foster care system, which began after a 2011 lawsuit revealed kids were suffering worse under state care. Despite recent progress like improved staff training, reports still highlight dangerous gaps — including caregivers unaware of children’s abuse histories and state agencies failing to prioritize safety. Amid a push to privatize care — which has already led to infant deaths and forced state takeovers — Texas filed a new, sealed motion to reduce federal involvement, even as child advocates warn private providers aren’t meeting safety standards. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b7c25d23460c42a