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Press Conference: Head Start is Critical to Texas’ Academic and Economic Foundations

Press Conference: Head Start is Critical to Texas’ Academic and Economic Foundations

by Children At Risk | Aug 5, 2026 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Press Release

Virtual Press Conference: Head Start is Critical to Texas' Academic and Economic Foundations Child care stakeholders urge policymakers to preserve Head Start regulations in anticipation of the release of Federal Notice of the Proposed Rulemaking. Media Contacts:Morgan...
Liza Gomez Appointed as C@R’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Liza Gomez Appointed as C@R’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer

by Children At Risk | Jul 29, 2026 | C@R Blog, Press Release

Liza Gomez Appointed as CHILDREN AT RISK's Deputy Chief Executive Officer Strategic leader to help drive organizational excellence and advance mission-driven innovation, including responsible AI adoption  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston (July 28, 2026) CHILDREN AT RISK...
Public Statement: Children Make Up 53% of Those Who No Longer Have Access to SNAP Benefits

Public Statement: Children Make Up 53% of Those Who No Longer Have Access to SNAP Benefits

by Children At Risk | Jul 27, 2026 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Press Release

Public Statement: Children Make Up 53% of Those Who No Longer Have Access to SNAP Benefits  IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2026 As SNAP participation declines across the country, Texas has experienced the steepest drop in both overall enrollment and child participation....
Press Conference: Over Half of Texas Child Care Deserts Have Persisted for Years

Press Conference: Over Half of Texas Child Care Deserts Have Persisted for Years

by Children At Risk | Apr 9, 2026 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Press Release

Virtual Press Conference: Over Half of Texas Child Care Deserts Have Persisted for Three Years, Signaling Chronic Shortage of Child Care Seats About 64% of child care deserts in Texas indicate chronic deficits in child care seats, according to CHILDREN AT RISK’s...
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...
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