Survivors of childhood cancer—there is an estimated 500,000 of them in the United States—have an increased risk of experiencing disabling conditions, both from the cancer itself and from the effects of treatment, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report, Childhood cancer and functional… read more
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Girasol turns two
The Girasol program at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing has released its first two-year report. The program’s mission is to provide trainings, consultations and resources to build a network of trauma-informed professionals that support immigrant families. The program was launched in 2018 as the culmination of volunteering work by… read more
Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness
When a service member transitions out of the military, their family transitions alongside them. This transition is often marked by challenges associated with geographic relocation, career uncertainty, family reintegration, the development of a new community, and identifying needed healthcare and social supports. With a grant from the Texas HHSC Veterans… read more
