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CHILDREN AT RISK is a research and advocacy nonprofit leading the way in improving the quality of life for Texas’ children. We consider the whole child by tracking issues across children’s health, safety, education, and economic security. Committed to action beyond the data, we use our research to advocate on behalf of all Texas children.

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NEW Texas School Rankings

November 17th, 2019

Our annual school rankings are coming to your earlier than ever before! How did Texas public schools perform in 2018-19? CLICK TO FIND OUT!

STILL AT RISK: Children Two Years After Hurricane Harvey

HURRICANE RECOVERY

July 30th, 2019

Illicit Massage Business Toolkit

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

March 14th, 2019

Texas School Food Rankings

HEALTH & NUTRITION

March 21st, 2019

ADVOCACY

86th Legislative Session Recap

June 2nd, 2019

C@R testified in legislative hearings or registered support for bills 83 times over the course of the session and spent countless hours working with legislative offices. Read up on the major wins and missed opportunities for children this session.

What Does HB 680 Mean for Child Care in Texas?

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

June 20th, 2019

Parent Action Guides for Navigating TX Schools PARENTING

July 1st, 2019

2019 Gold Ribbon Schools

K-12 EDUCATION

June 3rd, 2019

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Children, Education, & Incarceration in Texas

Academics and advocates come together to discuss the adverse effects of incarceration on children, and how organizations are working with families inside and outside of our justice system.

Growing Up In Houston - 15th Edition

PUBLICATION

March 1st, 2019

37 Texas Groups Call for Humane Treatment of Children & Families at Border

NEW AMERICAN CHILDREN

July 18th, 2019

Quality Child Care & the 86th Texas Legislature

ADVOCACY

June 13th, 2019

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2019 State of Public Education

Early Childhood Apprenticeship Programs

Texas child care teachers care for an estimated 1 million babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Children birth through age three experience an incredible amount of brain growth which shapes their future learning, health, and behaviors. Child...

Early Childhood Apprenticeship Programs: Creating a pipeline of highly-qualified teachers

By Ali Schoon In the recently released report, Early Childhood Apprenticeship Programs, CHILDREN AT RISK reviews how apprenticeship programs can create a pipeline of highly-qualified early childhood education teachers in Texas. This blog touches on three important...

Child Care Subsidy & Policy Resources

Issues impacting the child care industry in Texas are complex and while solutions exist, it is often difficult to understand how to get there. With input from stakeholders across Texas, Children at Risk created resources with specific strategies for state and local...

86th Texas Legislative Session Report: Legislation Impacting Children

With 27 freshman lawmakers along for the ride, the 86th Texas Legislative Session began on January 8, 2019, and the regular session ended 140 days later on May 27, 2019. On May 26, 2019, Governor Abbott signed a $250.7 billion budget of for the 2019-2021 biennium....

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