Growing Up

12/13/16 In preparation for the upcoming 85th Legislative Session, CHILDREN AT RISK has continued to research and collaborate with statewide partners on policy priorities and community needs. We completed 9-city Texas Tour to release key findings on the...

*Originally Posted on 10/7/2016 The CEO of Backpage.com, a popular marketplace for online commercial sex, was arrested on Thursday in Houston on orders from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and charged with conspiracy and pimping of minors. Advocates have long...

*Originally posted on 9/19/2016 *Feeding America (2013). Map the Meal Gap 2015: Child Food Insecurity in Texas by County in 2013. Retrieved from www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/our-research/map-the-meal-gap/2013/TX_AllCounties_CDs_CFI_2013.pdf Food insecurity...

*Originally posted on 9/12/2016 *Statistic taken from https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/houston/news/press-releases/texans-unite-against-human-trafficking-local-state-and-federal-agencies-launch-statewide-campaign   The presence of human trafficking in...

*Originally Posted on 9/6/2016 “The State of Parent Education in Dallas County: Opportunities for the Future” (December 2014) Parents play a vital role in their child's life. CHILDREN AT RISK aims to ensure that parent child relationships are healthy and nurturing in...

* Originally posted on 8/29/2016 *Texas Education Agency. (2015). Texas academic performance report 2014-15 district profiles.   CHILDREN AT RISK understands the barriers facing Texas children in terms of education and aims to break down these barriers:   1....

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*Originally Posted 5/27/2016 The Texas House of Representatives only meets in session every two years. In the time between sessions, the various House committees study the issues on which the legislature will focus, and the interim charges handed down by the Speaker...

*Originally posted 4/29/2016 Thanks to our supporters, the last few years have brought some significant victories for children. For example, Senate Bill 376 was successfully passed after two years of research and advocacy by CHILDREN AT RISK. This bill provided School...

*Originally Posted 3/31/2016 To access a copy of the Growing Up in North Texas 2016: A Community Assessment of Tarrant County book please click here. Growing Up in North Texas 2016: A Community Assessment for Tarrant County surfaces the top issues facing local youth...

*Originally Posted 03/28/2016 CHILDREN AT RISK is known for its advocacy work, especially during the Legislative Session when staff spends a solid 5 months traveling back and forth to Austin to talk to legislators, testify at hearings, and build consensus around...

*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...

*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...

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...

*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...

On October 13, 2015 nine of the HISD school board candidates assembled at Lamar High School for debate on the future of HISD. Candidates in attendance: Rhonda Skillern Jones—District IIYoulette Jayne McCullough—District II Darlene Smith—District II Manuel...

*Originally posted 9/30/15 Todd Latiolais, Staff Attorney for CHILDREN AT RISK, discusses the recent press conference, and how parents can be involved in their child's education. CHILDREN AT RISK had a press conference to discuss parent engagement during the school...

*Originally posted 09/22/15 There are various studies that have been published that suggest that students are not spending enough time in school. They suggest solutions like longer school days and shorter summer breaks. We are so worried that we are maximizing the...

*Originally posted 09/20/15 Todd Latiolais, Staff Attorney at CHILDREN AT RISK, discusses social health. Social health is something that we all should have, children and adults. Basically, it’s being able to have relationships that are satisfying and functional with...