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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.

Diana Forester
May 4, 2022
Child Health, Blog, Testimony

Comments on the Status of the Texas Maternal Health Coverage Bill

Diana Forester
May 4, 2022
Child Health, Blog, Testimony
Comments on the Status of the Texas Maternal Health Coverage Bill

HB 133 has not been implemented yet.

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

Kate Murphy
April 26, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Mental Health

State’s Own Ombudsman Shows Texas Foster Care Challenges

Kate Murphy
April 26, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Mental Health
State’s Own Ombudsman Shows Texas Foster Care Challenges

The report adds to the picture that the court-appointed Monitors, the investigation into The Refuge in Bastrop, and other sources have revealed.

Adriana Kohler
April 7, 2022
Testimony, Early Childhood

Draft Texas Child Care Rules Include Improvements for Kids But Need Additional Work

Adriana Kohler
April 7, 2022
Testimony, Early Childhood
Draft Texas Child Care Rules Include Improvements for Kids But Need Additional Work

Our comments to HHSC on the new draft rules.

Tagged: Child Care, ECI, Prenatal to Three

Adriana Kohler
April 4, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood, Mental Health

With Interim Charges, TX Lege Leaders Put Kids’ Issues on the Agenda

Adriana Kohler
April 4, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood, Mental Health
With Interim Charges, TX Lege Leaders Put Kids’ Issues on the Agenda

We're glad to see legislative leaders have signaled that several key issues will be on the agenda.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health, Prenatal to Three, Child Care, Health Coverage, Success in School

Texans Care for Children
March 28, 2022
Blog

Health and Safety Protocols for Our Founder’s Award Luncheon on April 8th

Texans Care for Children
March 28, 2022
Blog
Health and Safety Protocols for Our Founder’s Award Luncheon on April 8th

Your health matters.

Kate Murphy
March 4, 2022
Blog, Child Protection

Our Memo to TX Leaders on Implementing Expert Panel’s Foster Care Plan

Kate Murphy
March 4, 2022
Blog, Child Protection
 Our Memo to TX Leaders on Implementing Expert Panel’s Foster Care Plan

The Governor and Legislature should take action now on the Expert Panel recommendations.

Tagged: Budget

Peter Clark
February 14, 2022
Press Releases, Child Protection

Advocates Applaud State’s Response to Expert Panel Recommendations on Foster Care

Peter Clark
February 14, 2022
Press Releases, Child Protection
Advocates Applaud State’s Response to Expert Panel Recommendations on Foster Care

We urge state leaders to swiftly implement these recommendations to make sure Texas kids aren’t stuck living in a CPS office, a motel, a dangerous unlicensed home, or a foster care facility hundreds of miles away in another state

Diana Forester
February 11, 2022
Blog, Child Health

To Support Healthy Kids and Moms, Texas Must Prepare for the End of the PHE and the Start of Medicaid Disenrollments

Diana Forester
February 11, 2022
Blog, Child Health
To Support Healthy Kids and Moms, Texas Must Prepare for the End of the PHE and the Start of Medicaid Disenrollments

Let's make sure eligible kids can stay enrolled in Medicaid.

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

Peter Clark
February 10, 2022
Press Releases, Child Protection

Report Shows Persistent Challenge of Teen Pregnancy in Texas Foster Care

Peter Clark
February 10, 2022
Press Releases, Child Protection
Report Shows Persistent Challenge of Teen Pregnancy in Texas Foster Care

Following the release of the state report, advocates are urging the Legislature to take action

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health

Kate Murphy
January 13, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Mental Health

Panel's TX Foster Care Recommendations — And One Girl's Experience

Kate Murphy
January 13, 2022
Blog, Child Protection, Mental Health
 Panel's TX Foster Care Recommendations — And One Girl's Experience

The expert panel selected by state leaders and the lawsuit plaintiffs released their recommendations.

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