Who is EMPOWER?
Transforming Child Welfare for Texas Children & Families

EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Texas children and families. The collaborative is led by Texas Family Initiative and is supported by local providers in North Texas, including CK Family Services, Jonathan’s Place, The Bair Foundation and Pathways Youth and Family Services.




Get involved with EMPOWER
Give back to Metroplex East Region

EMPOWER works constantly in the Metroplex East communities to help spread the word about the need for more foster parents and discuss how to better serve local Texas children and families.
We’re making a difference.

2,498
Texas children and youth served in Fiscal Year 2024.

214
Texas families reunified to create strong family units in Fiscal Year 2024.

74
Texas children found their “no matter what” families through adoption.

Building stronger Texas communities through compassionate, trauma-informed services.