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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.

Adriana Kohler
March 31, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Health

Good Bills and Budget Priorities for Healthy TX Kids and Moms

Adriana Kohler
March 31, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Health
Good Bills and Budget Priorities for Healthy TX Kids and Moms

A brief summary of our maternal and child health priorities for this legislative session.

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

Katie Mitten
March 30, 2021
Child Health, Testimony

Keep Eligible Kids Enrolled in Health Insurance by Fixing Inaccurate Mid-Year Eligibility Reviews

Katie Mitten
March 30, 2021
Child Health, Testimony
Keep Eligible Kids Enrolled in Health Insurance by Fixing Inaccurate Mid-Year Eligibility Reviews

Testimony to the House Human Services Committee in Support of CSHB 290

Tagged: Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three

Adriana Kohler
March 30, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Child Health

Support HB 2333 to Promote Supports for Texas Families with Newborns

Adriana Kohler
March 30, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Child Health
Support HB 2333 to Promote Supports for Texas Families with Newborns

Testimony to the Texas House Public Health Committee

Tagged: Prenatal to Three, Maternal & Infant Health

David Feigen
March 25, 2021
Early Childhood, Op-Eds

Op-ed: TX Legislature Should Back Early Childhood Strategies for English Learners

David Feigen
March 25, 2021
Early Childhood, Op-Eds
Op-ed: TX Legislature Should Back Early Childhood Strategies for English Learners

These bills would ensure more Texas kids are strong readers by 3rd grade.

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

Adriana Kohler
March 23, 2021
Child Health, Testimony

Support HB 133: A Year of Insurance After Pregnancy Would Promote Healthy Mothers & Babies

Adriana Kohler
March 23, 2021
Child Health, Testimony
Support HB 133: A Year of Insurance After Pregnancy Would Promote Healthy Mothers & Babies

Our testimony to the Texas House Human Services Committee

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

David Feigen
March 23, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood

Testimony on Six Good Child Care Bills at the Legislature

David Feigen
March 23, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood
Testimony on Six Good Child Care Bills at the Legislature

Hearing of the House International Relations and Economic Development Committee.

Tagged: Child Care, Prenatal to Three

Kate Murphy
March 23, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection, Youth Justice

Good Child Protection Bills at the Texas Legislature

Kate Murphy
March 23, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection, Youth Justice
Good Child Protection Bills at the Texas Legislature

Two-pager on our policy and budget priorities at the Legislature regarding CPS, foster care, and child abuse prevention.

Tagged: Equity, Budget

Adriana Kohler
March 18, 2021
Child Health, Blog

Implementing 12-Month Insurance for New TX Moms Now Easier — If Legislature Acts

Adriana Kohler
March 18, 2021
Child Health, Blog
Implementing 12-Month Insurance for New TX Moms Now Easier — If Legislature Acts

The COVID relief package allows Texas to implement the policy without a long negotiation with federal officials.

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

David Feigen
March 18, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood

TX Groups Urge State Leaders to Bridge Digital Divide

David Feigen
March 18, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood
TX Groups Urge State Leaders to Bridge Digital Divide

Texas should "go beyond infrastructure and ensure legislation addresses digital access, adoption, and readiness."

Tagged: Success in School, Coronavirus

Katie Mitten
March 16, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Child Health

Testifying on 2 Bills to Support Toddlers with Disabilities

Katie Mitten
March 16, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood, Child Health
Testifying on 2 Bills to Support Toddlers with Disabilities

Our testimony today to the House Human Services Committee on HB 168 and HB 843.

Tagged: ECI, Child Care, Prenatal to Three

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