Press Release Archives - Page 7 of 8

Children at Risk Statement on Access to Healthcare for Transgender Children in Texas

by Children At Risk | Mar 7, 2022 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Feb. 22 the state of Texas issued a non-binding opinion declaring pediatric gender-affirming care to be criminal child abuse. This was followed by a directive to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to classify...

H-E-B Helping Here, Supports Texas Family Leadership Council

by Children At Risk | Oct 26, 2021 | Press Release, TXFLC

H-E-B Supports Texas Family Leadership Council Media Contact: Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577 Beloved Texas grocery-store chain H-E-B has generously provided Children at Risk with $15,000.00 to support the growth of the nonprofit’s statewide collaborative Texas Family...

Edward & Margaret Marsh Foundation Awards Grant for CEASE El Paso

by Julie Morris | Aug 27, 2021 | Human Trafficking, Press Release

CHILDREN AT RISK was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation to help fund the nonprofit’s Center to End the Trafficking and Exploitation of Children and expand the Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation in El Paso.

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,...