April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Rees-Jones Foundation discusses child abuse and neglect prevention services with Katie Olse, CEO of <a href="https://www.tacfs.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services</a>, and Texas Center for Child and Family Studies. We cover the <a href="http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/About_DFPS/Reports_and_Presentations/PEI/documents/2021/2021-03-01_FY2020_Child_Fatality_and_Near_Fatality_Annual_Report.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FY2020 DFPS Child Fatality Annual Report</a>, <a href="https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Family_First/default.asp" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Family First Prevention Services Act</a> and the role COVID played in uniting the child welfare community.
To learn more about the Texas Child Welfare Funders, please visit <a href="https://www.philanthropysouthwest.org/texas-child-welfare-funders">https://www.philanthropysouthwest.org/texas-child-welfare-funders</a>
Learn more about The Rees-Jones Foundation at <a href="//www.rees-jonesfoundation.org?utm_source=Anchor&amp;utm_medium=TXChildWelfareFunders&amp;utm_campaign=ChildAbusePreventionMonth">www.rees-jonesfoundation.org/blog</a>

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The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with non-profit organizations, primarily in North Texas, that provide programs that defend the welfare of children suffering from abuse or neglect, afford relief to those facing mental health challenges, provide youth with opportunities for enrichment and character development, encourage healthy families and communities, and promote the humane treatment of companion animals. Learn more at www.rees-jonesfoundation.org