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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.

Texans Care for Children
September 2, 2020
Early Childhood, Blog, Child Health

Tell TX Leaders: Take Cuts for Kids and Families Off the Table!

Texans Care for Children
September 2, 2020
Early Childhood, Blog, Child Health
Tell TX Leaders: Take Cuts for Kids and Families Off the Table!

Contact state leaders via our Action Center

Tagged: Budget, Get Involved, ECI, Health Coverage, Maternal & Infant Health, Prenatal to Three

Texans Care for Children
August 21, 2020
Blog, Child Health

Groups Urge TX Leaders to Nix Cuts to Women’s Health, ECI, and Other Services

Texans Care for Children
August 21, 2020
Blog, Child Health
Groups Urge TX Leaders to Nix Cuts to Women’s Health, ECI, and Other Services

Check out these letters from different groups and coalitions.

Tagged: Budget, Maternal & Infant Health, ECI, Prenatal to Three

David Feigen
August 5, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood

Want Child Care to Survive the Pandemic? Contact Congress Today!

David Feigen
August 5, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood
Want Child Care to Survive the Pandemic? Contact Congress Today!

Let's save child care.

Tagged: Child Care, Get Involved, Coronavirus, Prenatal to Three

Adriana Kohler
August 5, 2020
Reports & Briefs, Child Health

TX Should Take These Steps for Healthy Moms and Babies

Adriana Kohler
August 5, 2020
Reports & Briefs, Child Health
TX Should Take These Steps for Healthy Moms and Babies

Our maternal health policy recommendations to the Legislature and other state leaders.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health, Health Coverage, Equity, Prenatal to Three

Stephanie Rubin
July 29, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood

Remembering Jacquie Porter

Stephanie Rubin
July 29, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood
Remembering Jacquie Porter

We're devastated that our friend and Founder's Award honoree has passed away.

Texans Care for Children
July 28, 2020
Blog, Child Health

Take Action! Tell Congress: Support Texans During this Crisis!

Texans Care for Children
July 28, 2020
Blog, Child Health
Take Action! Tell Congress: Support Texans During this Crisis!

Congress should increase Medicaid funding and support families.

Tagged: Get Involved, Health Coverage, Child Care, Coronavirus, Budget

Stephanie Rubin
July 28, 2020
Op-Eds, Early Childhood

When It’s Safe, Offer in-Person Learning to Youngest Kids First

Stephanie Rubin
July 28, 2020
Op-Eds, Early Childhood
When It’s Safe, Offer in-Person Learning to Youngest Kids First

Districts should prioritize the youngest kids, including English learners, when in-person learning is safe.

Tagged: Success in School, Coronavirus, English Learner, Pre-K

Peter Clark
July 20, 2020
Press Releases, Child Health

Statement on TX Comptroller's Estimate of State Budget Shortfall

Peter Clark
July 20, 2020
Press Releases, Child Health
Statement on TX Comptroller's Estimate of State Budget Shortfall

TX leaders should pursue federal health funds and use the Rainy Day Fund.

Tagged: Health Coverage, Budget

Adriana Kohler
July 17, 2020
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health

TX’s Draft Postpartum Depression Plan is a Good Start. More Work is Needed.

Adriana Kohler
July 17, 2020
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health
TX’s Draft Postpartum Depression Plan is a Good Start. More Work is Needed.

Texas also needs to continue Medicaid insurance for moms beyond two months after childbirth.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health, Equity, Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three

Texans Care for Children
July 15, 2020
Blog, Child Health, Early Childhood

School Districts Must Work With Kids Transitioning Out of ECI During Pandemic

Texans Care for Children
July 15, 2020
Blog, Child Health, Early Childhood
School Districts Must Work With Kids Transitioning Out of ECI During Pandemic

Schools play a key role in serving three-year-olds with disabilities when they age out of ECI.

Tagged: ECI

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