Growing Up in America 10/24/11

Join Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball from CHILDREN AT RISK for the October 24th, 2011 episode of the Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! The show features Matt Barnes, Executive Director of Families Empowered, as well … Continue reading

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Growing Up in American 10/10/11

Join Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball from CHILDREN AT RISK for the October 10th, 2011 episode of the Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! The show features Ann Stiles, Executive Director, for Project GRAD Houston, Dr. … Continue reading

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Growing Up in America 9/26/11

Join Laura Nelson and RJ Hazeltine-Shedd filling in for Dr. Bob and Mandi from CHILDREN AT RISK for the September 26th, 2011 episode of the Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! The show features President & CEO, … Continue reading

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Editorial: Provide Students Food for Learning

Below is an editorial I published with HISD Superintendent Terry Grier on the importance of the School Breakfast Program for student success, as it appeared in the Houston Chronicle this morning.  (Learn more about food insecurity in Texas.) Provide students … Continue reading

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Growing Up in America 8/8/11

Join Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball from CHILDREN AT RISK  for the August 8th, 2011 episode of the Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! The August 8th show covers World Breast Feeding Week, summer safety tips, … Continue reading

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Growing Up in America 8/1/11

Join Dr. Bob Sanborn and Mandi Kimball from CHILDREN AT RISK  for the August 1st, 2011 episode of the Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! The August 1st show features conversation on juvenile mental health and school … 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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Recap: Future of Fort Bend’s Children Conference

The Future of Fort Bend’s Children Conference was held on February 28, 2011 to introduce the release of CHILDREN AT RISK’s publication on The Future of Fort Bend’s Children.  Community leaders from across Fort Bend County convened to discuss the needs of … Continue reading

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Legislative Update from the Public Policy and Law Center

Human trafficking issues are moving quickly during this 82nd Legislative Session! CHILDREN AT RISK would like to thank Senator Van de Putte, Representative Thompson, and Representative Weber who have all filed several bills to combat human trafficking. On March 22nd, … Continue reading

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Public Policy and Law Center Update

The Public Policy and Law Center has been off to a busy start in 2011 with the commencement of the 82nd Texas Legislative Session!  For our first major event of the year, over forty child advocates from throughout the state … Continue reading

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