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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.

Diane Ewing
April 18, 2018
Child Protection, Early Childhood, Op-Eds, Mental Health

Education Beats Suspension

Diane Ewing
April 18, 2018
Child Protection, Early Childhood, Op-Eds, Mental Health
Education Beats Suspension

Instead of issuing lots of suspensions to little kids, we must provide support to teachers and students.

Source: http://txchildren.org/s/suspensions-oped-beaumont.pdf

Tagged: Success in School, Equity

Lauren Rose
April 18, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony, Youth Justice

Juvenile Justice Funding Should Promote Cost-Effective Practices & Youth Success

Lauren Rose
April 18, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony, Youth Justice
Juvenile Justice Funding Should Promote Cost-Effective Practices & Youth Success

The Legislature should increase the capacity of local programs & strengthen juvenile probation departments.

Texans Care for Children
April 16, 2018
Child Protection, Reports & Briefs, Child Health, Press Releases

Report: Texas Must Address Teen Pregnancy & Teen Parents in Foster Care

Texans Care for Children
April 16, 2018
Child Protection, Reports & Briefs, Child Health, Press Releases
Report: Texas Must Address Teen Pregnancy & Teen Parents in Foster Care

As state leaders work on foster care improvements, supporting these teens must be a priority.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Adriana Kohler
April 12, 2018
Blog, Child Health

Data Confirm TX Has a Maternal Mortality Problem, Though Not as Bad as We Thought

Adriana Kohler
April 12, 2018
Blog, Child Health
Data Confirm TX Has a Maternal Mortality Problem, Though Not as Bad as We Thought

New data show the rate of maternal deaths is still worse than many other states and many developing countries.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Stephanie Rubin
March 28, 2018
Early Childhood, Testimony

To Support Toddlers with Disabilities, Legislature Must Strengthen ECI

Stephanie Rubin
March 28, 2018
Early Childhood, Testimony
To Support Toddlers with Disabilities, Legislature Must Strengthen ECI

Our testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee.

Tagged: Budget, ECI

Texans Care for Children
March 26, 2018
Child Protection, Early Childhood, Reports & Briefs, Press Releases, Mental Health

Report Shows Texas Students in Pre-k through 2nd Grade Still At Risk of Getting Suspended

Texans Care for Children
March 26, 2018
Child Protection, Early Childhood, Reports & Briefs, Press Releases, Mental Health
Report Shows Texas Students in Pre-k through 2nd Grade Still At Risk of Getting Suspended

Rather than suspending little kids, we must give teachers and students the support they need to succeed.

Tagged: Success in School, Equity

Josette Saxton
March 22, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony

Policies to Address Substance Abuse Must Include School-Based Prevention Programs

Josette Saxton
March 22, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony
Policies to Address Substance Abuse Must Include School-Based Prevention Programs

An important component of combating substance abuse, addiction, and their effects across the lifespan is preventing and treating substance misuse in youth.

Texans Care for Children
March 22, 2018
Child Health, Child Protection, Reports & Briefs

Addressing Substance Use Among Pregnant Women and New Moms

Texans Care for Children
March 22, 2018
Child Health, Child Protection, Reports & Briefs

For the sake of moms and kids, Texas needs to strengthen programs and policies to address this challenge.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Josette Saxton
March 20, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony

Opportunities to Prevent and Address Student Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Use

Josette Saxton
March 20, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony
Opportunities to Prevent and Address Student Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Use

Legislative leadership and support is needed to build and implement a statewide plan that supports the behavioral health and academic success of all students.

Lauren Rose
February 28, 2018
Blog, Youth Justice

TX Juvenile Justice Scandals, Data, and History Show New Plan Needed

Lauren Rose
February 28, 2018
Blog, Youth Justice
TX Juvenile Justice Scandals, Data, and History Show New Plan Needed

Texas continues to relearn the same lesson: Remote juvenile facilities with many youth are dangerous and ineffective.

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