Frequently Asked Questions
Youth under the Permanent Managing Conservatorship of the state whose legal county is in Dallas or Houston, TX.
No, participation in the CourtCare study is completely voluntary and you are not obligated to participate. You may leave the study at any point in time, even after you agree to participate.
Please contact Dr. LaBrenz or Dr. Lawson under the Contact Us page.
You are at your discretion to participate in the study and share whatever information you are comfortable with. We ask participants to share their basic contact information, such as name, phone number, and email, to stay in touch for follow-up interviews. We will not publish your personal information in the final study. All our data that is gathered from our interviews will be aggregated and representative of…
Of course! If you’re facing issues, please double-check your information and internet connection. For additional help, reach out to our support team through the app or our website, and we’ll get you set up.
Yes, our support team is available 24/7 to assist with any questions or issues. You can reach us via the in-app chat, email, or phone for fast and friendly assistance.
The study will last until August 2028.
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Are you interested in learning more about foster care wellbeing research?
CourtCare is a research study by the University of Texas at Arlington and the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Studies (TACFS) that is seeking to learn more about youth wellbeing outcomes for children under the Permanent Managing Conservatorship (PMC) of the state.