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 bipartisan 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.
Upcoming Events & Activities
Feb 25
The Future of San Antonio
For the 3rd annual Future of San Antonio community event, attendees will hear from multi-disciplinary experts to look at the social determinants of health as children experience them, while developing collaborative solutions that can help build a future in which San Antonio’s children succeed.
March 27
Stand Up for Children
Join us or an unforgettable evening of comedy, auctions, and impact that raises vital funds to support C@R’s work ensuring children have access to education, healthcare, nutrition, and a life free from exploitation.
April 16
The Future of Children: Global Perspectives
Join us for a future minded event grounded in the latest developments shaping child well-being. National experts will join this virtual gathering to explore emerging systemic changes in food, health, housing, technology, immigration, and more.
June 11
The Intersection of Early Childhood & Children of Immigrants
This virtual event will explore why high-quality early education is essential for this rapidly growing population and how emerging political and legal shifts are shaping access and opportunity.
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
The Latest from C@R
Recommendations for the Texas Sunset Commission Ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature
Related: Click here to read CHILDREN AT RISK’s Texas Interim Charge RecommendationsEvery 12 years, most Texas state agencies undergo a comprehensive review by the Sunset Advisory Commission, a process that includes staff analysis, public input, and legislative...
Interim Charges for the 90th Texas Legislature
Related: Click here to read CHILDREN AT RISK’s Texas Sunset Commission Recommendations.Texas lawmakers convene once every two years for the regular Texas Legislative Session. The period between sessions, known as the Interim, is a critical time for legislative study...
Paving the Way to Quality 2026
Analysis of Texas LWDB Fiscal Spending of Child Care Quality Investments TEXAS (January 28, 2026) - CHILDREN AT RISK has released its second analysis of Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) spending across Texas. Focusing on investments made in the 2024 Board...
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