Justice Harriet O'Neill Endowment Fund

Justice_Harriet_ONeillThere are currently over 25,000 children and youth in Texas’ foster care system. Like all young Texans, these kids are the future of our state, but too often they face poor outcomes. According to national research, fewer than 50% graduate from high school, and former foster care youth suffer from PTSD at twice the rate of U.S. combat veterans. The Justice Harriet O’Neill Endowment Fund will promote safety, permanency, well-being, fairness, and due process for all children and families in Texas' foster care system.

This fund was created to help our most vulnerable children, those who cannot live safely at home because of abuse or neglect and come into the Texas foster care system for protection.  These formative years are critical to successful adulthood, and their needs cannot wait.  It is my hope that under the careful stewardship of Texas Appleseed, with its 20-year record of successful advocacy and reform, this seed fund will grow into a robust resource available to help every child reach their full potential. - Justice Harriet O'Neill

To contribute, please complete the form below. Or send a check made out to Texas Appleseed to:

Justice Harriet O'Neill Fund

Texas Appleseed

1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 201

Austin, TX 78701 

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