CHILDREN AT RISK: Speaking Out And Driving Change For Children
Who We Are: CHILDREN AT RISK is a nonprofit organization that drives change for children through research, education and influencing public policy.
How We Are Different: CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization that is focused solely on the well being of the whole child, tracks those indicators through its publication Growing Up in Houston, and proactively drives change for children by educating legislators on the importance of improving each of the key indicators.
What We Do: Through its research and advocacy programs, CHILDREN AT RISK is a well-known leader in understanding the health, safety and economic indicators impacting children, and educating public policy makers in their importance in improving the lives of children.
Mission: CHILDREN AT RISK improves the quality of life for children across Texas through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration and advocacy.
Vision: The focus of CHILDREN AT RISK is to make Texas a place where children’s needs come first, where families thrive, and where ample resources are available to childrenĀ and their families.
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CHILDREN AT RISK is a member of Voices for America’s Children.








