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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.

David Feigen
March 15, 2021
Early Childhood

In Case You Missed Our Briefing on English Learner Early Childhood Policy Strategies

David Feigen
March 15, 2021
Early Childhood
In Case You Missed Our Briefing on English Learner Early Childhood Policy Strategies

Here are the slides and a video of the briefing.

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

Katie Mitten
March 8, 2021
Child Health, Blog

Legislature Should Keep Eligible TX Kids Enrolled in Health Insurance

Katie Mitten
March 8, 2021
Child Health, Blog
Legislature Should Keep Eligible TX Kids Enrolled in Health Insurance

These bills would end inaccurate mid-year eligibility reviews, relying on the accurate annual reviews instead.

Tagged: Prenatal to Three, Health Coverage

Adriana Kohler
March 4, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Mental Health, Child Health

Report: Untreated Maternal Mental Health Conditions Cost Texas Over $2 Billion

Adriana Kohler
March 4, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Mental Health, Child Health
Report: Untreated Maternal Mental Health Conditions Cost Texas Over $2 Billion

Texas Legislature Can Support Maternal Mental Health by Allowing Moms to Remain Enrolled in Medicaid Insurance for 12 Months after Pregnancy

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

Adriana Kohler
March 4, 2021
Blog, Child Health

A Year of Health Insurance After Pregnancy Would Help TX Babies and Moms

Adriana Kohler
March 4, 2021
Blog, Child Health
A Year of Health Insurance After Pregnancy Would Help TX Babies and Moms

The Texas Legislature is currently considering these bills.

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

Texans Care for Children
March 3, 2021
Testimony, Child Health, Child Protection

Our Budget Recommendations Regarding HHSC and DFPS

Texans Care for Children
March 3, 2021
Testimony, Child Health, Child Protection
Our Budget Recommendations Regarding HHSC and DFPS

Testimony from three of our staff members to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II

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

Stephanie Rubin
March 3, 2021
Blog

Remembering Dr. Clift Price

Stephanie Rubin
March 3, 2021
Blog
Remembering Dr. Clift Price

We lost a big-hearted, longtime member of the Texans Care for Children family.

Texans Care for Children
March 2, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Mental Health

Addressing Learning Loss, Improving Early Grade Success, and a Holistic Approach to Education

Texans Care for Children
March 2, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Mental Health
Addressing Learning Loss, Improving Early Grade Success, and a Holistic Approach to Education

Testimony for two of our staff members to the Texas House Public Education Committee

Tagged: Pre-K

Texans Care for Children
February 26, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health

Support Children’s Health, Safety, and Well-being in the TX Budget

Texans Care for Children
February 26, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health
Support Children’s Health, Safety, and Well-being in the TX Budget

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Finance on Article II of Senate Bill 1

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

Texans Care for Children
February 25, 2021
Testimony, Child Health, Early Childhood

10 Groups Urge TX Senate to Fully Fund ECI for Toddlers with Disabilities

Texans Care for Children
February 25, 2021
Testimony, Child Health, Early Childhood
10 Groups Urge TX Senate to Fully Fund ECI for Toddlers with Disabilities

The ECI coalition is concerned about the proposed ECI cut in SB 1

Tagged: ECI

Texans Care for Children
February 23, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health

Support Texas Children through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Budget

Texans Care for Children
February 23, 2021
Testimony, Child Protection, Child Health
Support Texas Children through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Budget

Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee

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

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