Texas Child Welfare Funders Webinar: From Policy to Partnership: How Funders Can Respond to DFPS Budget Shifts

Webinar Date: January 21, 2026

Join Texas Child Welfare Funders for an in-depth conversation with DFPS Commissioner O'Neill and policy leaders from the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services as they discuss the implications of the upcoming Texas biennium budget for children and families. Hear directly about agency priorities, funding shifts, and the most urgent needs on the horizon. We'll also explore how philanthropy can meaningfully align with state strategies to fill critical gaps and strengthen outcomes for the communities we serve.

Panelists

Audrey O'Neill

Commissioner, Texas Department and Family Protective Services (DFPS)

Katy Bourgeois

Vice President of Systems Advancement, TACFS

Kristene Blackstone

Chief Operating Officer, TACFS

Rachel Walters

Vice President of Advocacy, TACFS