by Julie Morris | Jul 21, 2021 | C@R Blog, Immigration, Policy
On Friday, July 16, 2021, a federal judge in Texas ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful. Established in 2012, DACA enables certain immigrants to obtain work permits and avoid deportation. The program currently provides a...
by Julie Morris | Jun 29, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Policy, Publication
Over the last 140 days, Children at Risk monitored thousands of bills, registered support for bills 93 times, provided written testimony 23 times, and provided oral testimony 20 times. Out of our initial legislative priorities, 17 bills ultimately made it to the...
by Julie Morris | May 28, 2021 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Policy, TXFLC
The 87th Texas Legislative Session comes to a close The regular 87th Texas Legislative session wraps up in just a few days at midnight on Monday, May 31st. CHILDREN AT RISK staff have been working around the clock to support the public policies Texas families need...
by Julie Morris | Mar 25, 2021 | Immigration, Policy, TXFLC
In response to recent and upcoming delegation visits to migrant centers, the Texas Immigration Network, a Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) workgroup, hosted a virtual roundtable to unpack the current issue of unaccompanied children at the Texas border. Speaking...
by Julie Morris | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Policy
ABOVE: Texas Prenatal to Three Collaborative members testify in support of several child care-related bills. Pictured from left to right: Sandy Dochen, Tom Hendrick, Chuck Cohn, Brooke Freeland, Marnie Glaser, Sarah Baray, Lyn Lucas, Kim Kofron, Melanie Rubin, and...
by Julie Morris | Mar 20, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Policy
Over 50 business leaders from across Texas have signed a letter to Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Phelan, to pass critical legislation this session that protects child care providers, increases access to quality child care and early learning for...
