AUSTIN, TX, March 6, 2025 — Building on the child wellbeing vision unveiled in Dallas, Upbring is proud to announce the launch of its new community-based programming in Austin. As part of this exciting expansion, former LifeWorks CEO Susan McDowell joins Upbring as a strategic advisor, lending her vast expertise to further refine its innovative, […] The post Susan McDowell Joins Upbring as Advisor for New Austin Community Program appeared first on Upbring ..read more

AUSTIN, TX, March 4, 2025 – Upbring, a leader in advancing child wellbeing, is honored to announce that President & CEO Mike Loo will be a featured panelist at SVC@SXSW 2025, the only faith-based program officially sanctioned by South by Southwest (SXSW). The panel, titled “From Possum Trot to the World: A Story of Radical […] The post Upbring President & CEO Mike Loo to Join Influential Panel at SVC@SXSW 2025 to Discuss Bold Approaches to Child Wellbeing appeared first on Upbring ..read more

At Upbring, we’ve never been satisfied with the status quo. Where others see challenges, we look for new, bold solutions—anything to advance child wellbeing. In fall 2024, we publicly unveiled VectorPoint™, our patent-pending, data-driven approach that transforms how we measure and enhance healing and resilience for children who have experienced trauma. This tool takes the […] The post What’s Next for VectorPoint™—and for Child Wellbeing appeared first on Upbring ..read more

AUSTIN/DALLAS, TX, February 24, 2025 — Upbring, a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing child wellbeing, has selected Dallas as the home for its newest community-based program. Designed to drive meaningful change for children and families, the program leverages data, technology, and innovation to address the root causes of child adversity. The official launch is set […] The post Upbring Taps Dallas for Community-based Child Wellbeing Program, Launching Spring 2025  appeared first on Upbring ..read more

For nearly 150 years, Upbring has done one thing relentlessly: stand by kids who’ve been through unimaginable challenges. When children need safety, healing and a shot at a real future, we show up. Not just with words—but with purpose and action. We don’t just care. We deliver. Our track record of compassion, integrity and results […] The post We Stand for Child Wellbeing  appeared first on Upbring ..read more

Since 2022, the young women of Alpha Xi Delta – Kappa Beta Chapter at Texas Tech University have shown exceptional dedication to supporting foster families in the Lubbock community through their partnership with Upbring Foster In Texas (FIT). These efforts reflect the values and traits Alpha Xi Delta instills in its sisters, like leadership, service […] The post Alpha Xi Delta at Texas Tech Creating Lasting Change for Lubbock’s Foster Care  appeared first on Upbring ..read more

We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude for the extraordinary generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners who made our Hope in Motion 2024 end-of-year giving campaign such an incredible success. Because of your kindness and unwavering support, we were able to bring joy and holiday magic to more than 800 children across Texas—doubling the […] The post Your Holiday Season Generosity is Hope in Motion for Texas Children appeared first on Upbring ..read more

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, over 200 children in Foster in Texas (FIT), are kicking off the 2024-2025 school year beaming with confidence, joy and the tools they need to succeed.   The start of a new school year should be an exciting time, but for many children in foster care, it can […] The post Empowering Futures: Donors Equip 200+ Foster Kids for Summer and Fall School Success appeared first on Upbring ..read more

Two-and-a-half-year-old Alize Smith is living a life many children can only dream of, especially those in foster care. This Fort Worth girl has walked the beaches of Hawaii, flown kites in California, picked apples in Massachusetts and attended multiple Texas Rangers ballgames. But she might not have had these wonderful experiences had her parents, Chris […] The post Upbring Foster In Texas ‘Dream Team’ Creates Forever Home for Alize ‘Zay’ Smith appeared first on Upbring ..read more

Think you know Upbring?  For more than a century, we have been working to break the cycle of child abuse in Texas by empowering children, families and communities. From the service-minded Lutherans who dreamed of building an orphanage in the 1860s to the life-changing programs in place today throughout the state—we have proudly grown and […] The post 9 Things You May Not Know About Upbring  appeared first on Upbring ..read more