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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.

Stephanie Rubin
January 12, 2021
Blog

Kicking Off a Legislative Session Like No Other in Texas History

Stephanie Rubin
January 12, 2021
Blog
Kicking Off a Legislative Session Like No Other in Texas History

There's a lot of uncertainty, but I can tell you three things.

Tagged: Coronavirus

Stephanie Rubin
January 11, 2021
Child Health, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Op-Eds

Legislature Must Help Texas Kids Recover From Pandemic

Stephanie Rubin
January 11, 2021
Child Health, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Op-Eds
Legislature Must Help Texas Kids Recover From Pandemic

As the Legislature finally goes into session, nearly a year into the pandemic, it's time to focus on kids. They can’t wait any longer.

Tagged: Coronavirus, ECI, Pre-K, Maternal & Infant Health, Prenatal to Three

Josette Saxton
January 11, 2021
Mental Health, Blog

Legislature Should Address Student Mental Health Amid Toll of Pandemic

Josette Saxton
January 11, 2021
Mental Health, Blog
Legislature Should Address Student Mental Health Amid Toll of Pandemic

The Legislature should build on the important steps it took last session.

Tagged: Coronavirus

Texans Care for Children
December 9, 2020
Blog

Letter from 72 TX Groups to Lege Regarding Protocols for Session

Texans Care for Children
December 9, 2020
Blog
Letter from 72 TX Groups to Lege Regarding Protocols for Session

The letter urges a safe, transparent, participatory, and robust legislative session.

Tagged: Coronavirus

Kate Murphy
December 7, 2020
Child Protection, Blog

To Respond to COVID-19, TX Leaders Must Address Foster Care and Support Families

Kate Murphy
December 7, 2020
Child Protection, Blog
To Respond to COVID-19, TX Leaders Must Address Foster Care and Support Families

Here are steps that legislators can take this session.

Tagged: Coronavirus

Texans Care for Children
December 2, 2020
Press Releases, Child Health

TX Maternal Mortality Review Committee Calls for Health Coverage for New Moms

Texans Care for Children
December 2, 2020
Press Releases, Child Health
TX Maternal Mortality Review Committee Calls for Health Coverage for New Moms

The report recommends providing 12 months of health coverage to TX moms after childbirth.

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

Texans Care for Children
November 30, 2020
Mental Health, Child Health, Early Childhood, Youth Justice, Child Protection, Testimony

Our Testimony on Budget Requests from State Agencies

Texans Care for Children
November 30, 2020
Mental Health, Child Health, Early Childhood, Youth Justice, Child Protection, Testimony
Our Testimony on Budget Requests from State Agencies

These are key funding priorities for the 2021 Texas Legislature.

Tagged: Budget, ECI, Maternal & Infant Health

Texans Care for Children
November 23, 2020
Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health, Reports & Briefs

Children’s Policy Priorities for the 2021 Texas Legislature

Texans Care for Children
November 23, 2020
Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health, Reports & Briefs
Children’s Policy Priorities for the 2021 Texas Legislature

Including recommendations on child protection, maternal and child health, children's mental health, and early childhood.

Texans Care for Children
November 16, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Health, Youth Justice, Child Protection, Mental Health

LARs Provide Glimpse into Next TX Budget

Texans Care for Children
November 16, 2020
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Health, Youth Justice, Child Protection, Mental Health
 LARs Provide Glimpse into Next TX Budget

State agencies submitted their budget requests for next session.

Tagged: Budget, Maternal & Infant Health, ECI

Texans Care for Children
November 12, 2020
Press Releases, Reports & Briefs, Early Childhood, Child Health

Report: TX ECI Funding & Enrollment Lagging for Toddlers with Disabilities

Texans Care for Children
November 12, 2020
Press Releases, Reports & Briefs, Early Childhood, Child Health
Report: TX ECI Funding & Enrollment Lagging for Toddlers with Disabilities

The report urges the Legislature to boost funding and take other steps.

Tagged: ECI, Equity, Budget, Prenatal to Three

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