2. In FY10, there were 66,897 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect. 26,074 cases (39%) were children three years and younger. In Fort Bend County, there were 568 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect. Source: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 2010 Data Book

3. Goals

4. High risk for poor developmental outcomes Developing brain can compensate Early intervention increases odds for favorable outcomes Human relationships are the building blocks of development The course of development can be altered in early childhood by effective interventions that change the balance between risk and protection From Neurons to Neighborhoods,2000

5. Numbers Judicial Leadership + Community Partners = Enhanced and coordinated services

6. Goals  Reduce recurrence of maltreatment  Improve outcomes for maltreated infants and toddlers  Change local systems

7. CASA County Attorney Child Protective Services Court Appointed Attorneys Council on Drug & Alcohol Early Childhood Intervention Mental Health Providers Community foundation Early Head Start Parenting education Women's Center Private foster care agencies Private child serving agencies County representatives

8. CASA

9. Increased Oversight – court hearings every 30 days Reductions in out-of-home placements Increase in parent-child visits Increase in relative/ kinship placements Increased knowledge among stakeholders Focus on front loading of services

10. CPS