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May 18, 2020
Early Childhood, Press Releases
Peter Clark
Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care

State must closely monitor health concerns and provide federal funds to providers

Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care
July 3, 2017
Blog, Child Health
Peter Clark
Over a Million Texans May Lose Insurance Under ...

By now, we all know that Monday’s CBO report estimated that the Senate health care bill ("BCRA") will increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million. And now we’re starting to see some estimates of what that would look like in Texas.

February 9, 2017
Early Childhood, Blog
Texans Care for Children
Local Research on Texas Pre-k Grants Provides ...

Districts urged the Legislature to provide adequate and predicable funding for boosting pre-k quality.

October 10, 2014
Early Childhood, Testimony
Andrea Brauer
Sunset Advisory Commission Report of the Texas ...

Testimony to the Sunset Advisory Commission

Texans Care for Children, among other suggestions, recommends Establishing an Office of Learning at the Texas Education Agency.

Josette Saxton
February 26, 2018
Mental Health, Blog

Include Violence Prevention in School Safety Strategies

Josette Saxton
February 26, 2018
Mental Health, Blog
Include Violence Prevention in School Safety Strategies

School safety efforts must include strategies to prevent students from pursuing violence in the first place.

Tagged: Success in School, Toxic Stress

Adriana Kohler
February 7, 2018
Child Health, Op-Eds

Two Maternal Health Wake-Up Calls for State Leaders

Adriana Kohler
February 7, 2018
Child Health, Op-Eds
Two Maternal Health Wake-Up Calls for State Leaders

Texas leaders must address the state's maternal and infant mortality crises.

Source: https://www.tribtalk.org/2018/02/01/two-maternal-health-wake-up-calls-for-state-leaders/

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Lauren Rose
February 2, 2018
Blog, Youth Justice

TX Tribune Investigation Shines Light on Juvenile Probation

Lauren Rose
February 2, 2018
Blog, Youth Justice
TX Tribune Investigation Shines Light on Juvenile Probation

We must reduce the number of youth confined for minor offenses.

Source: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/02/02/why-harris-countys-youth-jail-so-overcrowded/

Peter Clark
January 31, 2018
Press Releases, Youth Justice

Statement on Appointment of New TX Juvenile Justice Ombudsman

Peter Clark
January 31, 2018
Press Releases, Youth Justice
Statement on Appointment of New TX Juvenile Justice Ombudsman

Lauren Rose, Director of Youth Justice Policy at Texans Care for Children, on the appointment of JD Robertson as the new TTexas Juvenile Justice Ombudsman.

Kate Murphy
January 26, 2018
Blog, Child Protection

Texas Should Begin Implementing Parts of the Foster Care Order Now

Kate Murphy
January 26, 2018
Blog, Child Protection
Texas Should Begin Implementing Parts of the Foster Care Order Now

There are several areas where Texas and the Court largely agree, so let's start there.

Adriana Kohler
January 25, 2018
Child Health, Reports & Briefs

A Closer Look at Texas’ Women's Health Programs

Adriana Kohler
January 25, 2018
Child Health, Reports & Briefs
A Closer Look at Texas’ Women's Health Programs

Good News for Texas Moms and Babies, But Improvements Needed Moving Forward

Tagged: Health Coverage, Maternal & Infant Health

Adriana Kohler
January 17, 2018
Blog, Child Health

Make Sure You Read the Maternal Mortality Article in the Texas Tribune

Adriana Kohler
January 17, 2018
Blog, Child Health
Make Sure You Read the Maternal Mortality Article in the Texas Tribune

Supporting maternal health must be a top priority for the next legislative session.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health, Equity, Health Coverage

Texans Care for Children
January 8, 2018
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Mental Health, Youth Justice

Key Takeaways from our Discussion on Substance Use in Texas

Texans Care for Children
January 8, 2018
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Mental Health, Youth Justice
Key Takeaways from our Discussion on Substance Use in Texas

Thanks to all who all who participated in our Children's Policy Series on substance use issues in Texas!

Stephanie Rubin
December 18, 2017
Early Childhood, Child Health, Blog

Don't Let Them Push Around Toddlers with Down Syndrome, Autism, or Speech Delays

Stephanie Rubin
December 18, 2017
Early Childhood, Child Health, Blog
Don't Let Them Push Around Toddlers with Down Syndrome, Autism, or Speech Delays

Donate today to support Texas kids with disabilities & developmental delays.

Tagged: ECI, Get Involved

Stephanie Rubin
December 6, 2017
Blog, Mental Health

Help Texas Kids Recover & Thrive After Trauma — Donate Today

Stephanie Rubin
December 6, 2017
Blog, Mental Health
Help Texas Kids Recover & Thrive After Trauma — Donate Today

We're making progress on kids' mental health after Harvey. With your support, we can do much more.

Tagged: Toxic Stress, Get Involved

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