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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
April 25, 2023
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, ECI

Recommendations to Budget Conference Committee to Support TX Kids

Adriana Kohler
April 25, 2023
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, ECI
Recommendations to Budget Conference Committee to Support TX Kids

Key decisions for kids as the Texas Legislature finalizes the state budget.

Tagged: Budget, eci, Child Care

David Feigen
April 24, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood

Groups Urge Conference Committee to Fund Child Care

David Feigen
April 24, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood

So far, the Legislature has not committed to providing funding necessary to keep child care open for working parents.

Tagged: Child Care, Prenatal to Three, Budget

Alec Mendoza
April 24, 2023
Child Health, Testimony, Reports & Briefs

Legislature Can Improve Health Coverage for Newborns

Alec Mendoza
April 24, 2023
Child Health, Testimony, Reports & Briefs

Key bills filed at the Texas Legislature to address this challenge.

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

Zoe Jones-Walton
April 18, 2023
Child Protection, Testimony

Help Youth Gain Financial Independence When They Leave Foster Care

Zoe Jones-Walton
April 18, 2023
Child Protection, Testimony
Help Youth Gain Financial Independence When They Leave Foster Care

Support HB 2645 by Rep. Lujan and SB 1379 by Sen. Parker.

David Feigen
April 11, 2023

Strengthen Local Workforce Development Boards to Support Child Care

David Feigen
April 11, 2023
Strengthen Local Workforce Development Boards to Support Child Care

HB 1979 and SB 1844 will support child care in Texas.

David Feigen
April 11, 2023
Early Childhood, Blog

TX Legislature Failing to Fund Child Care - Take Action

David Feigen
April 11, 2023
Early Childhood, Blog
 TX Legislature Failing to Fund Child Care - Take Action

Visit our Action Center to contact state leaders today!

Tagged: Budget, Get Involved, Child Care

Hailey McMahon
April 7, 2023
Reports & Briefs, Mental Health

Create and Fund a Student Mental Health Allotment

Hailey McMahon
April 7, 2023
Reports & Briefs, Mental Health
Create and Fund a Student Mental Health Allotment

Support HB 2451 by Rep. Allison / SB 948 by Sen. West

Tagged: Budget, Success in School

Maddox Hilgers
April 6, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood

New State Strategic Plan Calls for Legislative Action to Support Bilingual Students

Maddox Hilgers
April 6, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood
New State Strategic Plan Calls for Legislative Action to Support Bilingual Students

The plan should provide the TX Legislature with greater urgency and direction.

Tagged: English Learner, Equity, Success in School

Lauren Adams
April 3, 2023
Blog

Founder's Award Luncheon Coming Soon!

Lauren Adams
April 3, 2023
Blog

We'll see you on April 27th!

Tagged: Get Involved

Alec Mendoza
March 31, 2023
Child Health, Early Childhood, Op-Eds

Our Op-ed: Legislature Should Ensure Funding for Early Childhood Intervention

Alec Mendoza
March 31, 2023
Child Health, Early Childhood, Op-Eds
Our Op-ed: Legislature Should Ensure Funding for Early Childhood Intervention

Toddlers with disabilities, like Mariana, need strong ECI programs.

Tagged: ECI, Budget, Prenatal to Three

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