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
OCTOBER
Fall 2024 Early Childhood Texas Tour
Join us as our early childhood team embarks on a 12-city Texas Tour to showcase findings from their latest report, Paving the Way to Quality, provide regional insights, and strategize for the upcoming legislative session.
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!
NOV 1
Accolades: The Academy Awards of Child Advocacy
Join us for our annual Accolades Luncheon during a very special year for CHILDREN AT RISK as we celebrate 35 years of advocacy for those who need it most – our children!
The Latest from C@R
Legislative District Profiles | Opportunity Youth & Young Adults
Welcome to CHILDREN AT RISK's Opportunity Youth & Young Adults Policy Resource hub, where you can explore the economic and data landscape of each Texas House and Senate district.Texas’ youth have the power to drive a thriving economy and vibrant communities. Yet,...
C@R Joins Over 120 Groups To Urge Texas Legislature to Prioritize Child Care
Call for providing more child care scholarships, grants to build up the supply of high-need child care, and more. Originally published by Peter Clark, Texans Care for Children.CHILDREN AT RISK has joined with over 120 Texas groups to urge the Texas Legislature to...
Paving the Way to Quality
In 2022, CHILDREN AT RISK unveiled The Quest for Equity and Quality, a groundbreaking report that highlighted significant disparities in child care providers' experiences with the Texas Rising Star (TRS) program across the state. Now, our latest report, Paving the Way...
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