KPICD Welcomes Five New TBRI® Ambassador Organizations

Feb 14, 2024 | News

Five organizations in the child welfare space were recently inducted as TBRI® Ambassador Organizations by TCU’s Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD). CASA of Montgommery County, CASA of South Mississippi, HALO Project, Immerse, New Zealand, Presbyterian...

Show Hope Recognized as a TBRI® Ambassador Organization

Jun 28, 2023 | News

Show Hope, a faith-centered non-profit based in Franklin, TN, was recently recognized as a TBRI® Ambassador Organization from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. Founded in 2003, Show Hope exists to care for orphans by engaging the Church and...

Frogs 4 Children Partners with Cook Children’s Hospital

Jun 1, 2023 | News

TCU Child Development students are making a difference for children and youth in need of behavioral care support at Cook Children’s Hospital.  Frogs 4 Children members gather donations for Play Boxes at TCU’s Founders Statue Frogs 4 Children, A TCU student...

Dr. David Cross Announces Retirement

Dec 27, 2022 | News

Dr. David Cross, co-founder and Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD), has announced his retirement. Dr. Cross began his career with TCU’s Department of Psychology in 1986, and co-founded the Institute of Child Development with...

TCU Courses Approved for Child Life Specialist Career Path

Jun 30, 2022 | News

TCU Child Development Students who wish to pursue a career in Child Life will benefit from a recent update. Certified Child Life Specialists are educated and clinically trained in the developmental impact of illness and injury. Their role helps improve patient and...