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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
February 23, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health

Support MedCARES and Maternal Health Programs in the DSHS Budget

Texans Care for Children
February 23, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health
Support MedCARES and Maternal Health Programs in the DSHS Budget

Our Testimony to the TX House Appropriations Committee

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

Stephanie Rubin
February 23, 2021
Blog, Mental Health

How Much More Can Texas Families Take?

Stephanie Rubin
February 23, 2021
Blog, Mental Health
How Much More Can Texas Families Take?

This week underscored that the Legislature must help families so they are not in a perpetual state of crisis.

Tagged: Toxic Stress

Texans Care for Children
February 22, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Mental Health

Invest in Early Grades and School Mental Health Strategies to Address Learning Loss

Texans Care for Children
February 22, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Mental Health
 Invest in Early Grades and School Mental Health Strategies to Address Learning Loss

Testimony to the Senate Finance Committee regarding Article III funding

Tagged: Success in School, Budget, Coronavirus

David Feigen
February 19, 2021
Early Childhood

19 Groups Outline Priorities for Using New Federal Child Care Relief Funding in TX

David Feigen
February 19, 2021
Early Childhood
19 Groups Outline Priorities for Using New Federal Child Care Relief Funding in TX

Here's the letter to Gov. Abbott and other state leaders.

Tagged: Coronavirus, Prenatal to Three, Child Care

Texans Care for Children
February 11, 2021
Blog, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood

10 Good Bills for Texas Kids

Texans Care for Children
February 11, 2021
Blog, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood
10 Good Bills for Texas Kids

Keep an eye on these bills at the Texas Legislature.

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

Katie Mitten
February 5, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Health

TX Budget Proposals Shortchange ECI for Toddlers with Disabilities

Katie Mitten
February 5, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Health
TX Budget Proposals Shortchange ECI for Toddlers with Disabilities

We're particularly concerned about the proposed cut in the Senate bill.

Tagged: ECI, Budget, Equity, Get Involved, Prenatal to Three

Josette Saxton
February 3, 2021
Mental Health, Reports & Briefs

Addressing Learning Loss by Supporting Student Mental Health in School Settings

Josette Saxton
February 3, 2021
Mental Health, Reports & Briefs
Addressing Learning Loss by Supporting Student Mental Health in School Settings

The Legislature's response to the pandemic must include student mental health efforts.

Tagged: Success in School, Toxic Stress, Coronavirus

Texans Care for Children
February 1, 2021
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Mental Health, Early Childhood

Kids' Priorities in First Drafts of the TX Budget

Texans Care for Children
February 1, 2021
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Mental Health, Early Childhood
Kids' Priorities in First Drafts of the TX Budget

See how the budget bills handle education, child protection, and maternal and child health.

Tagged: Budget, ECI, Prenatal to Three

Adriana Kohler
January 29, 2021
Testimony, Child Health

Now is the Time for Broad and Bold Action on Postpartum Coverage

Adriana Kohler
January 29, 2021
Testimony, Child Health
Now is the Time for Broad and Bold Action on Postpartum Coverage

Testimony to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) In Support of Postpartum Coverage

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

Texans Care for Children
January 21, 2021
Press Releases, Early Childhood

New Initiative Urges TX Legislators, Schools, and Child Care to Support Young English Learners

Texans Care for Children
January 21, 2021
Press Releases, Early Childhood
New Initiative Urges TX Legislators, Schools, and Child Care to Support Young English Learners

Groups Release Policy Roadmap to Build on Pre-k Gains in HB 3, Respond to COVID, and Ensure English Learners Are Strong Readers by 3rd Grade

Tagged: Pre-K, Success in School, Equity, Child Care, English Learner, Prenatal to Three

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