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EMPOWER
Non-profit Organizations
Irving, Texas 210 followers
EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Texas children and families.
About us
EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Texas children and families. The collaborative is led by Texas Family Initiative and is supported by local providers in North Texas, including CK Family Services, Jonathan’s Place, The Bair Foundation and Pathways Youth and Family Services. Through a contract with the State of Texas, EMPOWER is the Community-Based Care (CBC) contractor in Metroplex East, a nine-county area that includes Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navarro counties.
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https://www.3empower.org/
External link for EMPOWER
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Irving, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
Employees at EMPOWER
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Hope Jackson
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Diana Polk Horne
Director of Training, Facilitation, and Courtesy Supervision
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Carolyn Hellums
CRCG Coordinator and Intake Specialist
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Lacy Griffin, MA
Staff Engagement | Leadership and Staff Development | Organization Change Strategist | Cultural Knowledge Promoter | Doctoral Student
Updates
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EMPOWER is #Hiring! Use your diverse skillset to help strengthen families with your love and provide a child with a new beginning in the state of Texas. Join a working environment that has competitive pay, PTO benefits, 12 paid holidays, flexible scheduling and more! Interested? Please visit https://lnkd.in/gHq3QYy9
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National Reunification Month, celebrated each June, highlights the critical efforts and successes of reuniting children with their biological families. This month recognizes the dedication of child welfare professionals, foster parents and birth families who work tirelessly to create a stable and nurturing environment for children. We honor and celebrate the resilience of families and the compassionate professionals who advocate for the well-being and reunification of children. Together, we are home! #nationalreunificationmonth #togetherwearehome #reunification
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May is National Foster Care Month (NFCM). This month provides a platform to raise awareness about the needs of the over 391,000 children and young people in foster care. The theme for this year's NFCM, "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.," emphasizes how we can effectively support young people and aid their successful transition to adulthood. This theme aligns with one of the Children's Bureau's top priorities: ensuring young people exit care with enhanced relationships, comprehensive support systems, and expanded opportunities. To Learn more about #NationalFosterCareMonth visit https://lnkd.in/gnQCQapP
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EMPOWER is #Hiring! Use your diverse skillset to help strengthen families with your love and provide a child with a new beginning in the state of Texas. Join a working environment that has competitive pay, PTO benefits, 12 paid holidays, flexible scheduling and more! Interested? Please visit https://lnkd.in/gHq3QYy9
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May is National #FosterCareMonth! Together we can make a difference in the lives of youth in foster care. At EMPOWER, we encourage you to spend this month empowering your community to strengthen those in foster care!
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At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the US. However, this number is likely underestimated due to unreported cases. Around 2,000 children per year endure abuse and neglect in the US. We can change these statistics! Here are a few ways that communities can impact families in a positive way: - Strengthen economic support for families. - Support parents and teach positive parenting. - Provide quality care and education to all families. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #EMPOWERSupportsThrivingFamilies
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Help unlock the power of compassion. Over 350,000 children in the U.S. alone are in foster care, longing for stability and love. Could you be the difference they need? Learn about fostering today and discover how you can positively impact a child's life. #FosterCare #FosterParentNeeded #MakeADifference
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According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, to eradicate child abuse it is vital to create proactive rather than reactive strategies to stop abuse at the source. This is why TFI holds child safety as one of our core values! Together we can end child abuse! #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #TFISupportsThrivingFamilies
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