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Texas replaces EMPOWER in Dallas-area foster care region after state cites child safety failures
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk CBS News
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A change has been made in the Dallas-area foster care region. The state of Texas has replaced EMPOWER, citing failures related to child safety. Further information about this development is available…
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Key takeaway The state of Texas has replaced EMPOWER, citing failures related to child safety.
A change has been made in the Dallas -area foster care region. The state of Texas has replaced EMPOWER, citing failures related to child safety. Further information about this development is available from CBS News. Details about the replacement and the circumstances surrounding the change are not specified here, but can be found through the source.
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Category: Local Published: July 21, 2026 Source: CBS News Reading time: 1 min
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