Our Mission
CHILDREN AT RISK serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy.
What We Do
Data & Research
We use research and data to understand the needs of Texas children and their families. This research drives our advocacy agenda and helps us develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
Policy Advocacy
Research and data alone are not enough to drive change for children. We use our research to develop policy recommendations that have the most impact and speak up to inform policymakers.
Collaboration
We work better together. We rely on partners across the state to support our research and data collection, provide regional insights, and amplify our advocacy efforts through collective action.
Our Areas of Expertise
CHILDREN AT RISK focuses on 3 key areas that can help break the cycle of poverty and enable children to learn, thrive, and meet their full potential.
Education
Health
Safety & Opportunity
We are committed to viewing all the work we do with an Equity & Justice lens and an Immigrant Children lens.
Equity & Justice
Immigrant Children
Upcoming Events & Activities
AUG 8
Education Summit
Dive into the latest on best practices and effective public policies that help students and teachers thrive, and gain knowledge to make a real impact for your community. Join us as we explore solutions to challenges in education, both in Texas and nation-wide.
AUG 21
PN3 COLLABORATIVE OPEN MEETING
Join us for updates from the Early Childhood Sector (ECI, PEI, TWC) and a lively discussion on child and maternal health, early childhood education and family supports.
OCT 16
The State of El Paso Children: Surviving to Thriving
Join us for a community-hosted event, right in El Paso! The State of El Paso Children is more than just a gathering—it’s a call to action for all stakeholders committed to the well-being of children.
OCT 17
2024 STEM Summit
Join us to hear directly from STEM and STEAM industry leaders, rockstar educators and nonprofit innovators working to improve equity by removing barriers to access and equip the next generation of the national workforce.
Don’t miss this annual event!
The Latest from C@R
2024 Texas Tour | Child Care & Early Childhood
Written by Jacob Westjohn, Program Coordinator, C@R The Children At Risk team is incredibly grateful to all of the community members who shared their perspectives and expertise with us during the Texas Tour. These events are a valuable opportunity to discuss the needs...
The Power of Immigrants that Texas Does Not Seem to Want to Understand
By Linda Corchado & Bob Sanborn The data is clear. A third of Texas’ nearly 8 million children are immigrants or the children of immigrants. In our cities, like Houston, the number is about half of our children. If children are our future then our path forward...
Recap | 2024 Texas Equity Tour
Written by Ashley Watts, Texas Racial Equity Collaborative (TREC) Doctoral Fellow and Briauna Derry, Associate Director of Media Activism. In 2021, the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative (TREC) first gathered, united in their belief that working together could bring...
Recap | National Immigration Summit: Leading with a Child-Centered Focus
This post was written by Sebastiao Goncalves, Communications Intern & Podcast Producer, and Becky Quintanilla, Project Coordinator with CHILDREN AT RISK. On Thursday, June 20th, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R), the Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC), DiversifiED...
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