The State Senate Health and Human Services Committee held its last interim hearing on Dec. 8, 2020. The committee examined the impact of the state’s COVID-19 response on child abuse and foster care, in addition to other issues such as behavioral health and family violence. Texas CASA’s Senior Public Policy Associate Sarah Crockett testified before the committee to share some of the challenges experienced by children and families in foster care throughout the public health emergency.
To view a recording of Texas CASA’s testimony, visit the Committee Broadcast Archives and skip to 1 hour and 24 minutes.