The CFE Tools App: Providing an engaging way for tools to be completed while meeting people where they are at — on their phones. We launched the CFE Tools App a little over a year ago and have 900+ users in the state of Texas! Help us reach our goal of 1000+ users by the end of 2023. The app is intended to provide another option for members of the CFE Team to complete engagement tools in person with young people in foster care, and/or with their parents, family members, caregivers or other important people.

Download on the App Store or Google Play Store. DFPS Legacy staff can download the app from the “Comp Portal” on their agency iPhone. After creating an account, you will receive an email from us asking you to allow time for us to verify your information before approving your account. The app is intended to be used in Texas by those implementing CFE. As soon as we approve your account, you will receive an email informing you of your approved status. You can then login to the CFE Tools App with your email and password. You will be able to complete any of the tools presented in the app, with as many different people as you would like. Some tools require drawing, some writing, and some are more in game form.

This is a great resource for folks trained in CFE to have immediate access to CFE Tools – on their phone or tablet! The activities in the app are great connection tools when meeting with children/youth, parents, family members, etc.

The CFE Tools App is intended only for those who have been trained in CFE.

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