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Monday, July 13
 

10:10am CDT

Understanding Secondary Trauma in Military Families - 1 CE hour
Monday July 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
304 B
Objectives:
    1. Identify secondary trauma patterns in children of veterans.
    2. Use trauma-informed language in therapy and education.
    3. Coordinate care with VA and DoD family support systems.

Statement of need:
Military-connected families face unique and often underrecognized pressures that significantly influence children’s well-being, creating a critical need for professionals to be prepared with the knowledge and skills to support them effectively.

Abstract:
Military life brings unique challenges that shape the functioning of the entire family, from repeated relocations to the stress of deployments and shifting support systems. These disruptions can strain routines, alter parental roles, and create uncertainty at home. For children, these pressures often surface as anxiety, difficulty maintaining friendships, academic interruptions, and emotional strain during transitions or separations. This session examines how these realities influence both family dynamics and child well-being, and offers practical strategies for professionals supporting military-connected youth.








Speakers
avatar for Maria Gonzales, MS, PhD Candidate

Maria Gonzales, MS, PhD Candidate

Founder, CEO, Virtara Solutions
Maria Gonzales is a public health professional with over 15 years of experience developing programs and conducting research to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.  As a military spouse and veteran caregiver, she is passionate about supporting the military community... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
304 B
  Breakout session

12:50pm CDT

Primary Care & Behavioral Health Services for Children/Adolescents in Foster Care - 1.5 CE hours
Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
304 B
Objectives:
  1. Describe the population of children receiving foster care in Texas & explain the state's foster care structure, mandated health services & metrics.
  2. Provide an overview of components required for mandated primary and behavioral foster healthcare  visits.
  3. Explain the medical consenting process and required documentation of completed healthcare services for children and youth in foster care.  

    Statement of Need:
    When caring for children in foster care, healthcare providers are often challenged by incomplete health records, consenting dilemmas, poor understanding of foster care regulations making it difficult to coordinate their care and adhere to state mandates.

    Abstract:
    There are 17,000 children in Texas in foster care. Entering foster care is associated with having experienced four Adverse Childhood Experiences, a factor contributing to 50 and 80 % of these children and adolescents meeting criteria for mental health disorder(s). Up to 35% have untreated chronic physical conditions and twice as many have an unaddressed developmental delay. Furthermore, former foster youth are overrepresented in domestic violence, substance use disorder, unplanned parenting, homelessness, and other disparities statistics. Professionals working within these groups may not realize they are caring for former foster. This session provides an overview of how foster care is structured in Texas, best practices for primary and/or behavioral health services, and practical ways to support children and families receiving foster care services.

NCTRC Approved
Speakers
avatar for Karen Walker Schwab, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC

Karen Walker Schwab, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC

Associate Professor/Clinical, Director of Pediatric Services - Wellness 360, UT Health
As a full-time faculty, Dr. Schwab is the Director of Pediatric Services at SON’s Wellness 360 which consists of six clinics and a mobile medical unit providing pediatric primary care services. She was instrumental in obtaining the designation of Foster Care Center of Excellence... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
304 B
  Breakout session

2:40pm CDT

When the System Ends, the Story Doesn't: Supporting Mental Health Beyond Foster Care - 2 CE hours
Monday July 13, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
304 B
Objectives:
  1. Identify common mental health challenges experienced by youth aging out of foster care.
  2. Discuss how trauma, instability, and loss impact long-term emotional wellness & describe relationship-centered and trauma-informed approaches that improve outcomes.
  3. Recognize practical ways healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations can support transition-age youth & apply lessons learned from community-based models and lived experience perspectives.

Abstract
Youth aging out of foster care face significant mental health challenges that often continue long after leaving the system. This breakout session explores the emotional realities of transition-age youth, barriers to mental healthcare access, and the importance of relationship-centered, trauma-informed support systems. Attendees will hear directly from the mental health team at Thru Project and a youth speaker with lived experience to better understand what meaningful support truly looks like beyond the age of care.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Jennings, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP

Deborah Jennings, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP

Clinical Assistant Professor, UT Health
As a nurse for 25 years I’ve seen the direct impact of low health literacy. Patients struggle to understand their diagnoses and treatment and families are often lost on what steps they need to take. My mission is to change that. Through workshops in person and virtual, You Tube... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
304 B
  Breakout session
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

10:10am CDT

Understanding Secondary Trauma in Military Families - 1 CE hour
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
304 B
Objectives:
    1. Identify secondary trauma patterns in children of veterans.
    2. Use trauma-informed language in therapy and education.
    3. Coordinate care with VA and DoD family support systems.
Statement of need:
Military-connected families face unique and often underrecognized pressures that significantly influence children’s well-being, creating a critical need for professionals to be prepared with the knowledge and skills to support them effectively.

Abstract:
Military life brings unique challenges that shape the functioning of the entire family, from repeated relocations to the stress of deployments and shifting support systems. These disruptions can strain routines, alter parental roles, and create uncertainty at home. For children, these pressures often surface as anxiety, difficulty maintaining friendships, academic interruptions, and emotional strain during transitions or separations. This session examines how these realities influence both family dynamics and child well-being, and offers practical strategies for professionals supporting military-connected youth.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Gonzales, MS, PhD Candidate

Maria Gonzales, MS, PhD Candidate

Founder, CEO, Virtara Solutions
Maria Gonzales is a public health professional with over 15 years of experience developing programs and conducting research to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.  As a military spouse and veteran caregiver, she is passionate about supporting the military community... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
304 B
  Breakout session

12:50pm CDT

Together We Are Better: How Our Bexar County System of Care Keeps the Community Afloat - 1.5 CE hours
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
304 B
Objectives:
  1. Explain how SOC/CRCG-aligned care coordination improves behavioral health access and continuity of care Attendees will be able to describe how cross-system coordination (schools, juvenile probation, mental health providers, Region 20, nonprofits, and the Health Collaborative) strengthens timely connection to services, including wraparound supports and intensive outpatient referrals, to improve stability and follow-through.
  2. Identify the mechanisms by which coordinated, wraparound supports reduce risk and improve youth/family outcomes Attendees will be able to map how reducing service duplication, closing gaps in care, and actively addressing barriers to support (transportation, eligibility, scheduling, engagement) improves engagement in treatment and supportive services for youth with complex mental health needs.
  3. Apply an integrated Systems of Care pathway to expand reach and measurably improve outcomes at the community level Attendees will leave able to outline how integrated SOC/CRCG workflows expand reach, meet state-mandated expectations, and drive improved outcomes for youth and families through coordinated service planning and shared accountability across partners.

    Statement of Need:
    To meet growing demand and fulfill state mandates, integrated systems of care are needed to expand reach, close service gaps, and improve outcomes for youth and families.

    Abstract:
    This session highlights the collaborative partnership between the Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG) and the Bexar County System of Care (SOC), which strengthens a state-mandated framework supporting youth with complex mental health needs and their families. Through cross-system collaboration with schools, juvenile probation, mental health providers, Region 20, nonprofits, and the Bexar County Health Collaborative, this approach enhances care coordination, wraparound services, and access to intensive outpatient referrals. The collaboration aims to reduce service duplication, address gaps in care, and guide families in identifying and overcoming barriers to receiving needed supports. There will also be an opportunity for you in representation of your organization to join our local CRCG and or how to receive support for the clients that you serve.

NCTRC Approved
Speakers
avatar for Janell Garcia, MA

Janell Garcia, MA

Project Director, Bexar County System of Care
Janell Garcia is currently serving as the Project Director for the Bexar County System of Care within the Bexar County Public and Behavioral Health Department. She possesses over ten years of experience working collaboratively with families, stakeholders, community partners, elected... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Lutz, MBA

Elizabeth Lutz, MBA

CEO, The Health Collaborative in San Antonio
Elizabeth Lutz, MBA, serves as CEO of The Health Collaborative in San Antonio, Texas, where she leads community-driven strategies to improve access, coordination, and outcomes for individuals and families with complex needs. Her work centers on care coordination, multi-partner collaboration... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
304 B
  Breakout session

2:40pm CDT

Ransomed Life’s Human Trafficking: Training for Healthcare Professionals - 2 CE hours
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
304 B
Objectives:
  1. Differentiate human trafficking from human smuggling and consensual commercial sex
  2. Recognize vulnerabilities, risk factors, and indicators of human trafficking
  3. Apply patient-centered interventions and strategies for healthcare providers.

Abstract:
State-approved course. Understanding the world of human trafficking (HT) is essential for healthcare providers who interact with patients. This training covers HT facts, as well as common misconceptions, and guides personnel to provide appropriate patient-centered responses within various practice settings. (This presentation is a state of Texas-approved Human Trafficking Course for Health Care Practitioners).
Speakers
avatar for Muriel Lanford, MSN, RN, TCRN

Muriel Lanford, MSN, RN, TCRN

Lead Medical Trainer, Ransomed Life
Muriel Lanford, a board-certified trauma nurse, holds both baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has practiced at multiple trauma centers across the country.

Ms. Lanford served 10 years as Trauma Program and Emergency Preparedness Director for a large healthcare system in Texas. After consulting for several private healthcare corporations, she subsequently worked as a professional speaker, educating healthcare staff around the country

... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
304 B
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