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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.

Peter Clark
June 20, 2018
Mental Health, Press Releases

New TX Teen Suicide Data Show School Support is Needed

Peter Clark
June 20, 2018
Mental Health, Press Releases
New TX Teen Suicide Data Show School Support is Needed

A new CDC report highlights how common mental health challenges are for Texas youth.

Tagged: Success in School

Texans Care for Children
June 19, 2018
Blog, Early Childhood, Mental Health

The Administration Must End Family Separation at the Border

Texans Care for Children
June 19, 2018
Blog, Early Childhood, Mental Health
The Administration Must End Family Separation at the Border

The trauma will have profound consequences for children.

Tagged: Get Involved, Toxic Stress

Kate Murphy
June 18, 2018
Child Protection, Reports & Briefs

The Family First Act and Texas: An Introduction to Opportunities, Challenges, and Upcoming Decisions

Kate Murphy
June 18, 2018
Child Protection, Reports & Briefs
The Family First Act and Texas:  An Introduction to Opportunities, Challenges, and Upcoming Decisions

The new federal law will change foster care by boosting prevention efforts and reducing reliance on congregate care.

Texans Care for Children
June 12, 2018
Blog, Mental Health, Youth Justice

After the Governor’s Plan, Three Keys to Safe and Supportive Schools

Texans Care for Children
June 12, 2018
Blog, Mental Health, Youth Justice
After the Governor’s Plan, Three Keys to Safe and Supportive Schools

Addressing student mental health, removing kids from the classroom, and the role of school police.

Tagged: Success in School

Lauren Rose
June 12, 2018
Testimony, Youth Justice, Mental Health

For Safe and Supportive Schools, Limit School Police Officers’ Role to School Security

Lauren Rose
June 12, 2018
Testimony, Youth Justice, Mental Health
For Safe and Supportive Schools, Limit School Police Officers’ Role to School Security

School police should be focused on school security, not minor misbehavior.

Tagged: Success in School, Equity

Peter Clark
May 31, 2018
Mental Health, Press Releases, Youth Justice

Statement on Gov. Abbott’s School Safety Plan

Peter Clark
May 31, 2018
Mental Health, Press Releases, Youth Justice
Statement on Gov. Abbott’s School Safety Plan

We are glad to see a greater effort to support student mental health, but we have concerns about some student discipline proposals.

Tagged: Success in School

Josette Saxton
May 16, 2018
Blog, Mental Health

An Important Hearing on Children's Mental Health in Texas

Josette Saxton
May 16, 2018
Blog, Mental Health
An Important Hearing on Children's Mental Health in Texas

The hearing will include a discussion about supporting children who have experienced trauma.

Tagged: Success in School

Josette Saxton
May 16, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony

Texas Can Improve Children’s Mental Health Through School-Based Strategies

Josette Saxton
May 16, 2018
Mental Health, Testimony
Texas Can Improve Children’s Mental Health Through School-Based Strategies

Six steps Texas leaders can take to strengthen student mental health efforts in Texas schools.

Tagged: Success in School

Kate Murphy
May 9, 2018
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health

Improving Care for Pregnant Youth in Foster Care Enrolled in STAR Health

Kate Murphy
May 9, 2018
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health
Improving Care for Pregnant Youth in Foster Care Enrolled in STAR Health

STAR Health serves nearly all youth in long-term foster care, providing policymakers an opportunity to improve care.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Diane Ewing
May 7, 2018
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health, Early Childhood

Family Connects: New Home Visiting Approach Coming to Four Texas Counties

Diane Ewing
May 7, 2018
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health, Early Childhood
Family Connects: New Home Visiting Approach Coming to Four Texas Counties

Bastrop, Bexar, Travis, and Victoria counties are preparing to offer Family Connects, a new home visiting program.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

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