CAR Welcomes 5 New Governing Board Members!

by Julie Morris | Jun 24, 2020 | C@R Blog, Press Release

In today’s ever-changing landscape, strong leadership is more valuable than ever! Children at Risk is pleased to announce five additions to our Governing Board of Directors. Their many talents and diverse professional experiences will help our organization continue to...

Children at Risk Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling to Maintain the DACA Program

by Julie Morris | Jun 19, 2020 | Immigration, Policy, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled against terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and in doing so temporarily protected hundreds of thousands of children from being either torn away from their families or forced to...

New Push for TX Lege to Support Babies, Toddlers, and Their Parents

by Julie Morris | Apr 29, 2020 | Early Childhood Education, Policy, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577 Austin – Today three Texas nonprofit organizations announced a new effort to work with the Texas Legislature and other state leaders to increase the number of infants and toddlers who are healthy,...

Early Childhood Stakeholders Urge Texas Leaders to Improve Child Care Quality

by Julie Morris | Dec 18, 2018 | Early Childhood Education, Policy, Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Rashena Flagg, rashena@pretcfirm.com, 713-301-4577 HOUSTON  –  In a letter to the Governor, state legislators, and health and human services leaders, 23 organizations and stakeholders in the early childhood field urged for improved...

C@R Presents: Texas School Guide (2nd Edition)

by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Nov 12, 2014 | C@R Blog, Press Release, Uncategorized

DALLAS, TX (November 6, 2014) – CHILDREN AT RISK has released the second edition of the Texas School Guide: Empowering Families to Succeed in Public Education for Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD area public schools, as well as local charter schools. Key stakeholders in...

The State of Parent Education in Houston

by SophekTounn | Oct 24, 2012 | Press Release, Uncategorized

Coalition of organizations come together to increase the availability of effective parent education programs in the community. HOUSTON, TX (October 22, 2012) –Research has demonstrated that parent education has a positive impact on a range of child, family, and...