Speaking Out +
Driving Change
For Children
Upcoming Events & Activities
September 22
The State of Latinx Children in America
Join us to unpack the policy issues that affect Latinx children across the United States from immigration to education, health, and economic security.
SEPTEMBER 23
Speaking Up + Speaking Out Luncheon
This North Texas Giving Day, join us at La Cima Club in Irving to learn about C@R’s anti-trafficking efforts and hear from local advocates working on the front lines.
October 8
Accolades: The Academy Awards of Child Advocacy
At this annual event, we will enjoy a delicious lunch as we honor and give accolades to outstanding individuals and organizations that advocate on behalf of Texas children.
october 13
Beyond Toxicity: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow For Children
Join experts to examine environmental racism, ecological determinants of health, and sustainability, and hear from youth advocates working to build a brighter, greener future.
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 Causes
Early Education
K-12 Education
Human Trafficking
Health & Nutrition
New American Children
Family Well-Being
Covid-19
Hurricane Harvey
The Latest from C@R
Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing
Children’s sleep is an integral part of development. Untreated sleep disorders can often have multiple negative impacts on children’s development, health, and long-term wellbeing. Sleep is also an important component of the family dynamic and overall household health....
Quality Sleep: The Next Frontier in Child Equity & Well-Being
CHILDREN AT RISK investigates the needs of the whole child and looks at the intersections of child-serving sectors. A variety of factors contribute to a child's ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Just like hunger affects a student's ability to learn or access to...
Voices from the Field: Texas Child Care Providers Building Back Better
Texas Early Childhood Education Newsletter I September 2021 Before the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers were some of the most economically vulnerable businesses in Texas. During the pandemic, Texas families relied on child care providers more than ever for...
Get Involved
Are you a Champion for Children?
For the 7.3 million children in Texas, you can be by giving a monthly recurring donation to Children at Risk.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
