CHILDREN AT RISK

Texas-based research & advocacy nonprofit. Speaking out + driving policy change #forchildren in education, health, family wellbeing, and child safety.

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Maternal Healthcare ‘Deserts’ Leave Thousands of Texas Women to Their Own Devices

#TXlege @pubhealthwatch
https://t.co/OaUThRoo8A

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Dallas County childcare shortages are becoming chronic, report finds

#TXlege @childrenatrisk @WilNobles
https://t.co/dE3iLv236s

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Join us on July 16 at 10 AM CT for our Child Safety, Security & Opportunity Summit! This virtual event will explore opportunities to strengthen the systems to better support those most at risk of disconnection & exploitation.

>> https://t.co/eKyF319qjH

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Big ideas start small. Join us for the 2026 Early Childhood Education Summit, Seeds of Change🌱

🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

>> https://t.co/dbYLAIS4fj

#TXChildCare #Texas #ECE

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Last chance! Take the survey before 12/19 to help @TXPartners4OST gather data in support of high-quality #OutOfSchoolTime opportunities. 

OST program sites are invited to complete a mapping survey by 12/19 (with a chance to win a $100 award): 
https://t.co/7JLhgDohS2

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

@putkids1st @peter_clark22 👏

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Every kid in Texas deserves access to high-quality #OutOfSchoolTime opportunities. Help @TXPartners4OST make the case & expand their statewide support. OST program sites are invited to complete a mapping survey by 12/19 (with a chance to win a $100 award): https://t.co/7JLhgDohS2

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

It's still 2025 — but it's already time to start shaping the state's 2028-2029 budget!

These are the budget recommendation we submitted to DFPS and HHSC for supporting Texas kids.

LAR details on our website. #TXlege

[Episcopal Health Fdn @Health4Texas]

What's at stake if #ACA health insurance subsidies expire? Affordability.

...and that means many families across the state will lose coverage.

@DrAnnBarnes_EHF explains why in an important briefing with @childrenatrisk:

[Christine Bickers @SPEDTEACHDISD]

Celebrating our #GoldRibbon 🎗️! @JackLoweSrES ranked #1 GOLD Ribbon Elementary School in North Texas by @childrenatrisk 💛 🙌🏼#GoldLooksGoodOnUs 😁 @SHARDEECRYSTAL @N_Bernardino @S_EspinozaDISD @DanforDISD @dallasschools

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

The Texas Sunset Commission is reviewing key agencies that impact children (TWC, HHSC, DFPS, DSHS, and more).

Join the Texas PN-3 Collaborative’s Open Meeting next week to learn why this process matters & how your voice can help drive change.

>> https://https://t.co/fLAYbNkLOZ

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Your voice has power in shaping Texas policy for children and families. The Texas PN-3 Collaborative is hosting a virtual Open Meeting on Nov 18 from 10-11 AM CT to unpack the Sunset Commission process and highlight PN-3 prioritiess.

Register: https://https://t.co/fLAYbNkLOZ

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

"One in five Texas mothers say they’ve been unable to access mental health care for their child when needed, according to a new national survey." #TXlege

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

@LetKidsThrive @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall A powerful way to close out todays event! Grateful for their time, their wisdom, and the work they do each day to protect our communities.

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

@melissa_stek @LetKidsThrive It was great to have you join us today!

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

@LetKidsThrive @CLASP_DC @urbaninstitute @the_ILRC @theYoungCenter @PIFCoalition @LindaCorchado @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall What a POWERFUL event! We hope that each of you stays engaged with this work, finds community with fellow advocates, and keeps showing up #forchildren of immigrants & their families.

And a massive "thank you" to our partners and speakers for lending your time & expertise today!

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

Today’s the day! The National Immigration Summit kicks off at 12 PM CT.

We're grateful to @LetKidsThrive & @CLASP_DC for joining us to build a space where advocates, researchers, and leaders can gather to reflect, share tools, and uplift solutions for children of immigrants.

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

@LetKidsThrive @CLASP_DC @urbaninstitute @the_ILRC @theYoungCenter @PIFCoalition @LindaCorchado @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall "This is a time that won't last forever, and together we have the answers," said Marin, closing out this incredibly powerful session.

"When I see my community respond with power, I know we're moving forward."