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Paving the Way to Quality 2026

Paving the Way to Quality 2026

by Children At Risk | Jan 27, 2026 | Early Childhood Education, Press Release, Research

Paving the Way to Quality: Second Edition Analysis of Texas LWDB Fiscal Spending of Child Care Quality Investments   TEXAS (January 28, 2026) –  CHILDREN AT RISK has released its second analysis of Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) spending across Texas....
Press Release: Strong Start Launch

Press Release: Strong Start Launch

by Children At Risk | Jan 23, 2026 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Press Release

Press Release: CHILDREN AT RISK Launches Houston-Area Early Childhood Education Alliance  Strong Start: Greater Houston Early Childhood Education Alliance will transform the early childhood education sector across the Greater Houston area, addressing the growing...
Texas Early Childhood Systems: Insights from the 2025 Fall Texas Tour 

Texas Early Childhood Systems: Insights from the 2025 Fall Texas Tour 

by Children At Risk | Dec 9, 2025 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education

Listening to Texas: Heartfelt Discoveries from the Fall 2025 Early Childhood Tour CHILDREN AT RISK visited 12 local communities throughout Texas to engage in grassroots conversations centered on data and the dynamic needs of the child care workforce. Every fall, our...
Seeds of Change: Recap of the 2025 Early Childhood Education Summit

Seeds of Change: Recap of the 2025 Early Childhood Education Summit

by Children At Risk | Sep 4, 2025 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Learning Events

Seeds of Change: Recap of the 2025 Early Childhood Education Summit This virtual gathering brought together legislators, policy experts, state leaders, advocates, and community stakeholders to reflect on recent wins for Texas children and chart the course for the work...
2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

by Children At Risk | May 16, 2025 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Publication

Dear Friends and Advocates, At CHILDREN AT RISK, we believe that every child deserves a fair shot at success—and we know that it takes all of us to make that happen. Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, donor, volunteer, or advocate, your partnership has helped...
Connecting Across the Lone Star State: Reflections from CHILDREN AT RISK’s Spring 2025 Texas Tour

Connecting Across the Lone Star State: Reflections from CHILDREN AT RISK’s Spring 2025 Texas Tour

by Children At Risk | May 13, 2025 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Policy

Connecting Across the Lone Star State: reflections from CHILDREN AT RISK’s Spring 2025 Texas Tour This spring, CHILDREN AT RISK’s early childhood team had the incredible opportunity to connect with our early learning family across Texas! While virtual tours may not...
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