High School Students Create App to Record Children’s Experiences from Hurricane Harvey

by Development Team | Feb 1, 2019 | C@R Blog, Hurricane Harvey

By Rebecca Harms, Disaster Recovery and Research AmeriCorps VISTA High School freshmen, Tracy Wei, Kaylee Yu, and Raina Parikh are the creators of the SAY (Stories About You) Houston app that was recently published in the IOS Apple Store.  The app gives children a...

Were You or Someone You Know Impacted by Two Major Natural Disasters?

by Development Team | Feb 1, 2019 | Hurricane Harvey

By Chanel Brown, Disaster Recovery and Research AmeriCorps VISTA CHILDREN AT RISK continues to have ongoing efforts in response to Hurricane Harvey through research. However, we recognize that many of those living in the Houston area were also impacted by either...

Hurricane Harvey’s Impact Revealed the Unique Needs of Children During a Disaster

by Development Team | Jan 28, 2019 | C@R Blog, Hurricane Harvey

By Rebecca Harms, Disaster Recovery and Research AmeriCorps VISTA Harvey’s Impact on Children by the Numbers Hurricane Harvey has a significant impact on children, disrupting children’s lives immediately and continuing for months into the recovery. Harvey...

Who represents the 2.9 million Texas children affected by Hurricane Harvey?

by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Sep 7, 2017 | C@R Blog, Hurricane Harvey

By David McClendon, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation Hurricane Harvey deeply affected the lives and education of many Texas children. In the days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for 58...

Looking for Signs of Trauma and Continuing to Help Your Child Feel Safe

by Marissa Johnston | Aug 31, 2017 | C@R Blog, Hurricane Harvey

As we begin the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we will need to monitor the recovery of our most vulnerable population – our children. Disasters can leave children feeling scared, nervous, confused and anxious.  It’s important to recognize these...

Hurricane Harvey keeps 1.4 million students out of public schools for at least a week

by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Aug 31, 2017 | C@R Blog, Hurricane Harvey

By David McClendon, Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation Last Monday was the first day of the new school year for public school students across Texas. But for many children up and down the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Harvey has delayed the start of school – for...