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 a Immigrant Children Lens.

Equity & Justice

Immigrant Children

Upcoming Events & Activities

March 27

2024 Equity Tour Austin

An intimate discussion at The Texas Equity Tour- Austin visit, a vital platform devoted to tackling systemic racism and its detrimental effects on Texas children and families. Rooted in principles of racial equity, this event zooms in on the critical topic of PreK-Grade 3 alignments.

March 28

2024 Equity Tour Houston

An intimate discussion at The Texas Equity Tour- Houston visit, a vital platform devoted to tackling systemic racism and its detrimental effects on Texas children and families. Rooted in principles of racial equity, this event zooms in on the critical topic of Discipline disparities, and educational equity.

April 22

2024 Equity Tour Fort Worth

Join us for an intimate discussion at The Texas Equity Tour – Fort Worth visit, a vital platform devoted to tackling systemic racism and its detrimental effects on Texas children and families. 

april 26

24th Annual Golf Classic

FORE CHILDREN

Come out and support C@R while enjoying a day of golf. This event is hosted by Melissa Wilson of FOX 26, Chaired by Manny Panjwani, with Ben Patton as Vice Chair.

The Latest from C@R

2024 Latino Child Health Initiative Report

2024 Latino Child Health Initiative Report

In Texas, almost half of the population of children under the age of 18 are Latino, yet there has not been a concerted effort to address the particular health issues facing this population. Latinos account for 58% of the population in Harris County Precinct 2 and are...

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2024 C@R Special Events

Special Eventsconvening for change Every dollar donated helps us improve the lives of Texas children. CHILDREN AT RISK is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 76-0360533). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  It is with immense...

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2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

It is with immense pride and joy that we announce the start of a significant milestone: the 35th Anniversary of CHILDREN AT RISK. For over three decades, our organization has been at the forefront of advocating for the well-being and rights of vulnerable children,...

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Our Causes

Early Education

K-12 Education

Human Trafficking

Health & Nutrition

New American Children

Family Well-Being

Covid-19

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