Speaking Out +
Driving Change
For Children
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.
Upcoming Events & Activities
June 9
Building a Parent Nation: ECE Coalition with Dr. Dana Suskind
Join us to hear from pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Dana Suskind about what society would look like if it was built around supporting families.
June 12
BIG BRUNCH
Join us for our favorite Spring Luncheon, The Big Brunch! Under the theme of “Building Blocks to the Future: A Celebration of Early Childhood Education,” we’ll elevate the work of partners while guests enjoy brunch prepared by some of Houston’s best chefs.
June 23
National Immigration Summit
Don’t miss this summit focused on centering the needs of immigrant children and their families. Join us to learn about child-forward policies, shifting the narrative surrounding immigrants, and more!
July 28
Full ST(E)AM Ahead! Creating an Equitable Path to STEM Careers
This annual event will uplift the work of industry leaders and educators working to improve access to STEM education for all students, with particular emphasis on building a diverse and qualified workforce.
The Latest from C@R
TREC Hosts Sixth Rapid Round Table Focused on the Quest for Equity & Quality
Dismantling the systemic barriers to provider participation in Texas’ QRIS and increasing access to high-quality ECE for children and families of color. Media Contact: Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577 On Thursday, May 12, CHILDREN AT RISK and the Texas Racial Equity...
C@R Collaborates to Address Issues Impacting Spanish-Speaking Communities
C@R and Collaborators Share How to Talk to Your Children About the Dangers of the Internet Thank you to Univision and Idioma Mujer for your collaboration on this project! The quality of life of Texas children is of the utmost importance to CHILDREN AT RISK. We...
ECE Team Hosts Virtual Texas Tour
CHILDREN AT RISK ECE Team presented new data & gathered stakeholder feedback in 10 texas cities During the weeks of April 11 and April 25, the Children At Risk Early Childhood Education Team hosted roundtable discussions with ECE providers, advocates, and...
Our Causes
Early Education
K-12 Education
Human Trafficking
Health & Nutrition
New American Children
Family Well-Being
Covid-19
Hurricane Harvey
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