Which early education programs are addressed by HB 4, and which were left out? The short answer is: It depends on the early education setting, the age of the child, and which government agency oversees the program.
Children Need Support Before They Reach Crisis
Susan Craven, 1941-2015
Senator West and Representative Burkett Named Children's Champions of 84th Legislative Session
Our New CEO Looks Ahead
Texans Care for Children's Summer Book List
If you're looking for a good book to read by the pool this summer, Texans Care for Children has several suggestions that will inform and inspire your work to support the children of our state. We might not agree with every page of each book, but we're sure each one will give you something to think about.
Despite Fryer Rules, Schools Must be Part of Obesity Strategy
In the News: Foster Care Gets Expansion Despite Flaws
How ECI Fared at the Legislature This Year
With the legislative session now behind us, this blog reviews the budget and policy decisions that will impact ECI. As you'll see, overall ECI funding was reduced based on new estimates of lower enrollment, falling short of the DARS goal for monthly service hours for the increasingly high-needs ECI population.