Growing Up

*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...

CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization driving macro-level change for the children of Texas by focusing solely on the well-being of the whole child. The organization conducts research and advocacy, actively advising legislators to improve the quality of...

*Originally posted 09/15/15. Frances Nguyen, the Assistant Director for the Center for Parenting and Family Well-Being, discusses parenting and the new school year. Most families with school-age children have just started or are about to start a new school year which...

CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization driving macro-level change for the children of Texas by focusing solely on the well-being of the whole child. The organization conducts research and advocacy, actively advising legislators to improve the quality of...

CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization driving macro-level change for the children of Texas by focusing solely on the well-being of the whole child. The organization conducts research and advocacy, actively advising legislators to improve the quality of...

*Originally posted 08/31/15 LaPorcha Carter, the Assistant Director for the Center of Social Measurement and Evaluation, discusses back to school tips.                 As we know summer is coming to an end and a new school year is beginning. This can be a hard time...

CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization driving macro-level change for the children of Texas by focusing solely on the well-being of the whole child. The organization conducts research and advocacy, actively advising legislators to improve the quality of...

*Originally posted 08/24/15 Mary Beth Meier, Children at Risk’s Summer Parenting Intern, discusses “The Importance of Helping Fathers” Fathers are essential to healthy child-development and overall family well-being. Dads bring a unique perspective to the family and...

*Originally posted 08/22/15 August has been designated as National Immunization Awareness Month. Legally requiring parents to vaccinate their children has become a bit of a touchy subject. This is due largely to the fact that bad news travels fast. Many people have...

*Originally Posted 08/18/15 CHILDREN AT RISK Senior Staff Attorney Jamey Caruthers discusses HB3290. All around the country, the presence of locally-sourced and locally-produced foods have increased substantially at restaurants, farmers markets and grocery stores...

*Originally posted 8/12/15 As we see students get ready to go back to school, it is vital that we do whatever we can to best help them succeed. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Eye health is an important issue, regardless of age, for a multitude of...

*Originally posted 08/10/15 This week is National Health Center Week. With the state of the American Health Care System, it is vital that we celebrate and help make others aware of what a wonderful resource community Health Centers can be. According to the Health...

*originally posted 08/07/15 I recently read online that August is Romance Awareness Month. At first I thought “Why on Earth is there a Romance Month? There’s already Valentine’s Day to celebrate love.” But after further thought, I realized that there are several...