Building Stronger Systems for Children & Families
Every child deserves the chance to thrive at home, in school, and in their community.
Texas System of Care (TxSOC) brings families, youth, and community organizations together to make that possible.
Why TxSOC Matters
Across Texas, communities using the TxSOC approach have seen real improvements:
Fewer suicide attempts
Fewer unlawful activities
Increase in school attendance
More students with passing grades
How It Works
At its heart, TxSOC is about partnership:
- Families & Youth Lead the Way – Their voice and experience guide decisions.
- Communities Work Together – Schools, agencies, and providers coordinate supports.
- Support Where It’s Needed Most – Services are accessible and close to home.
Watch this short animated overview to see how families, youth, and community services come together across Texas.
Our Work: Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
A statewide contest inviting Texans of all ages to share original artwork, writing, and photography about mental health—making it easier to talk about recovery, hope, and support.
What we did
- Statewide communications and partner toolkits
- Virtual receptions and public exhibits
- Judging, People’s Choice voting, winner features
Impact at a glance
- 600+ entries statewide
- Multiple public exhibits & a live celebration
- Thousands of public votes
Our Work: Thrive Fest
A free, family-friendly event centered on youth wellbeing—bringing together performances, hands-on activities, local speakers, and mental health resources.
What we did
- Co-designed program with youth & partners
- Exhibitors, volunteers, and activity coordination
- Marketing, signage, and on-site evaluation
Highlights
- Student performances & youth speakers
- Art and wellness make-and-takes
- One-stop resource fair for families
Guiding Principles
TxSOC is grounded in values that keep the focus on children and families:
- Family-driven and youth-guided
- Strength-based and individualized
- Culturally and linguistically competent
- Community-based and collaborative