The Child Protection Law Section's mission is to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Texas by fostering excellence in legal advocacy. We strive to:

• Enhance the knowledge and skills of attorneys representing children, parents, and governmental entities;

• Promote the highest standards of legal practice in cases involving possession, conservatorship, termination of parental rights, foster care placement, and adoption;

• Support ongoing education, training, and professional development for child welfare attorneys; and

• Collaborate with the judiciary, legislature, and other stakeholders to continually improve the child protection system.

We commit to upholding the integrity and compassion necessary to advocate effectively for the most vulnerable members of our society.