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The Texas Legislature’s “To Do List”
The work of the Texas Legislature is never done! In between legislative sessions, the Legislature continues its work focusing on our state’s priority issues. Last month House Speaker Joe Straus released the interim charges that will direct the work of … Continue reading
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Public Policy Update
The 82nd Texas Legislative Session proved challenging to elected officials and advocates. Due to the budget shortfall, several vital programs and services that positively impact children were cut or eliminated. CHILDREN AT RISK worked hard and spoke loudly to ensure … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Food Insecurity, Health, Human Trafficking, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Obesity, Policy
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The Creation of a Mental Health Docket in Dallas County
CHILDREN AT RISK co-authored an op-ed with Dr. Terry Snow Smith, Director of Dallas County Juvenile Services and Dr. Octavio Martinez, Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. The article titled, “It’s time for a juvenile mental health … Continue reading
Release of our mental health publication, “Texas Juvenile Mental Health Courts: An Evaluation and Blueprint for the Future”
CHILDREN AT RISK conducted the first independent evaluation of the four Juvenile Mental Health Courts in Texas (Austin/Travis, San Antonio/Bexar, El Paso and Harris Counties). The publication was generously funded by the Meadows Foundation, Texas Juvenile Mental Health Courts: An … Continue reading
CHILDREN AT RISK to Host Press Conference asking Legislators to Re-evaluate Planned Cuts to Mental Health Funding for Children
Criminal justice advocates and non-profit community join forces to communicate benefits of preserving Juvenile Mental Health Courts When: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Where: Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX 75255 Dallas, … Continue reading
Recap: Corporate Breakfast/Children’s Summit
On Thursday, January 20, 2011 over 100 community leaders came together at CHILDREN AT RISK’s Corporate Breakfast/Children’s Summit. This event seeks to heighten awareness among members of the corporate and non-profit community on the most pressing issues facing Texas’ children … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Food Insecurity, Health, Human Trafficking, Juvenile Justice
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CHILDREN AT RISK Receives Funding to Enhance Research and Outreach Food Insecurity Initiatives
In 2008, more than 49.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households, this is a 26% increase from 2007 and is the highest number in U.S. History. Poverty deprives a child of many of the most basic necessities in life … Continue reading
