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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.

Alec Mendoza
December 19, 2022
Child Health

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Advocacy Coalition's Legislative Agenda

Alec Mendoza
December 19, 2022
Child Health
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Advocacy Coalition's Legislative Agenda

Continue restoring ECI funding for toddlers with disabilities

Tagged: ECI

Peter Clark
November 30, 2022
Child Health, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Press Releases

New Dashboard Highlights School Readiness Challenges and Opportunities Facing Texas

Peter Clark
November 30, 2022
Child Health, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Press Releases
New Dashboard Highlights School Readiness Challenges and Opportunities Facing Texas

Announcing the Texas School Readiness Dashboard

Tagged: Child Care, Pre-K, Maternal & Infant Health, Prenatal to Three, Health Coverage

Adriana Kohler
November 16, 2022
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood, Mental Health

Our Policy Recommendations for the 2023 Legislative Session

Adriana Kohler
November 16, 2022
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection, Child Health, Early Childhood, Mental Health
Our Policy Recommendations for the 2023 Legislative Session

Ways the Legislature can support Texas kids and families

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

Peter Clark
October 18, 2022
Child Protection, Press Releases

Report Ordered by Legislature Outlines Foster Care Facilities Reform Package

Peter Clark
October 18, 2022
Child Protection, Press Releases
Report Ordered by Legislature Outlines Foster Care Facilities Reform Package

The foster care facilities reform package should be a priority next session.

Adriana Kohler
October 11, 2022
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health, Child Protection

Good Signs — And Disappointments — In Budget Requests from State Agencies

Adriana Kohler
October 11, 2022
Blog, Child Health, Mental Health, Child Protection
Good Signs  — And Disappointments — In Budget Requests from State Agencies

With billions in additional revenue available, state leaders should invest in kids.

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

Alec Mendoza
September 26, 2022
Child Health, Op-Eds

Medicaid Reform in Texas Can Help More than 400,000 Children Get Coverage

Alec Mendoza
September 26, 2022
Child Health, Op-Eds
Medicaid Reform in Texas Can Help More than 400,000 Children Get Coverage

Our op-ed with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Tagged: Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three

Adriana Kohler
September 21, 2022
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health

The Legislature Must Tackle Workforce Challenges that are Hurting Kids

Adriana Kohler
September 21, 2022
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health
The Legislature Must Tackle Workforce Challenges that are Hurting Kids

Schools, child care, CPS, HHSC, TJJD, mental health providers, and others are struggling with staffing.

Tagged: Budget, Health Coverage, Child Care

Kate Murphy
September 20, 2022
Child Protection, Blog

Our Response to DFPS Budget Request for Foster Care and Child Protection

Kate Murphy
September 20, 2022
Child Protection, Blog
Our Response to DFPS Budget Request for Foster Care and Child Protection

Our testimony to LBB on the agency's Legislative Appropriations Request.

Tagged: Budget

Kate Murphy
September 7, 2022
Testimony, Child Protection

Texas Budget Priorities that Will Keep Children Safe and Families Together

Kate Murphy
September 7, 2022
Testimony, Child Protection
Texas Budget Priorities that Will Keep Children Safe and Families Together

Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee: Foster Care Capacity and Children Without Placement

Tagged: Budget

Diana Forester
September 7, 2022
Testimony, Child Health

Legislature Should Finish the Job and Pass 12-Month Health Coverage for New Moms

Diana Forester
September 7, 2022
Testimony, Child Health
 Legislature Should Finish the Job and Pass 12-Month Health Coverage for New Moms

Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee

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

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