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

Jan 30

Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy Day

Please join CHILDREN AT RISK for a Human Trafficking Rally to address the urgent issues related to human trafficking and explore potential solutions that the Texas Legislature could consider for the upcoming 89th legislative session.

FEB 13

The State of Black Children in Texas

This Summit will bring together leaders, educators, advocates, and experts to highlight critical data, share actionable strategies, and explore innovative partnerships that empower Black youth to thrive academically, emotionally, and professionally.

Feb 18-23

2025 Learning Tour: Lima, Peru

CHILDREN AT RISK will lead a learning tour to educate staff and guests on health, education and welfare issues facing children in Peru and how it differs from the systems in the U.S. 

 

March 6

Early Childhood Education Advocacy Day

Children at Risk and the TXAEYC invite you to join Texas Legislators in highlighting the importance of quality, affordable child care for working families and the Texas economy. Join us on the South Steps of the Capitol and make your voices heard!

The Latest from C@R

Charting Success

Charting Success

Charting Success Evaluating the Classroom Experiences of Children of Immigrants in TexasOur children are charting a new course for America. They are at the leading edge of the nation’s growing diversity. Approximately 53% of the U.S. population under age 18 belonged...

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Fall 2024 Early Childhood Texas Tour Concludes

Fall 2024 Early Childhood Texas Tour Concludes

Driving Solutions Across Texas: Fall 2024 Texas Tour RecapWritten by Lyn Lucas, Associate Director, Early Childhood Education, CHILDREN AT RISK This fall, CHILDREN AT RISK hit the road for our statewide Texas Tour, sparking critical conversations on the future of...

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