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Building families: New ACH program looks to keep kids out of foster care
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ismael M. Belkoura , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Industry veteran Stacey Ladd is leading the effort at ACH Child and Family Services.
A new initiative is underway in Fort Worth to support families. Industry veteran Stacey Ladd is leading the effort at ACH Child and Family Services. Her experience at Child Protective Services previously involved removing children from homes.
Now, her focus has shifted to helping families stay together. ACH has partnered with Our Community Our Kids to implement a program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care. Further details about this program are available from ACH Child and Family Services and the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: arts ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new initiative is underway in Fort Worth to support families. Industry veteran Stacey Ladd is leading the effort at ACH Child and Family Services. Her experience at Child Protective Services…
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