by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Mar 2, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally Posted 03/02/2016 From February 16-24, CHILDREN AT RISK visited seven cities to engage local officials and organizations; met with parents to discuss perception of quality child care; and urged local school districts to apply for Pre-k quality funds. We...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 11, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally posted 02/11/2016 Show your heart for children this Valentine’s Day by making a gift to CHILDREN AT RISK in honor of your friends, colleagues, and loved ones! Candy and flowers are always nice, but making a commitment to lasting change in the lives of...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 2, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
Originally Posted on 2/2/2016 In the summer of 2015, CHILDREN AT RISK launched The Early Investment Project to examine public investment in children from birth to age 8 across Texas. While there has been public discussion on portions of early education, more attention...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Jan 21, 2016 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Uncategorized
Originally posted on January 28, 2016. Programs to Fight Hunger Several government programs fight child hunger across Texas: SNAP, WIC and School Nutrition Programs (SNPs). In particular, SNPs safeguard the health and wellbeing of our nation’s future: our school...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Jan 11, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally Posted on 01/11/2016 During the most recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers designated January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month is a great time to get informed about the realities of human trafficking and learn about opportunities to...
