by Children At Risk | Jun 3, 2026 | C@R Blog, Publication, Research
Growing Up in Houston: Assessing the Quality of Life of Our Children Children make up 26.4% of Harris County residents, a new report shows evidence of both the promise and pressures that Texas families face. June 4, 2026 | 18th Edition MEDIA CONTACTS Morgan Gerri,...
by Children At Risk | May 16, 2025 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Publication
Dear Friends and Advocates, At CHILDREN AT RISK, we believe that every child deserves a fair shot at success—and we know that it takes all of us to make that happen. Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, donor, volunteer, or advocate, your partnership has helped...
by Children At Risk | Aug 7, 2024 | Basic Needs, Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Publication, Research
Latino Health Initiative Neighborhood Analysis Latino children endure disproportionate probabilities of suffering from systemic inequities, particularly regarding health and healthcare services. Language barriers, immigration status, lack of transportation and...
by Children At Risk | Mar 15, 2024 | Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Publication, Research
In Texas, almost half of the population of children under the age of 18 are Latino, yet there has not been a concerted effort to address the particular health issues facing this population. Latinos account for 48% of the population in Harris County Precinct 2 and are...
by Children At Risk | Jan 22, 2024 | C@R Blog, COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication, Research
For the past nineteen years, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) has ranked and graded Texas public schools to help parents, educators, and community members better understand how their local schools are performing. By providing this information to parents and educators, C@R hopes...
by Children At Risk | Jul 21, 2023 | Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Policy, Publication
Over the 140 days of the 2023 Regular Texas Legislative Session, approximately 11,800 bills were filed, and 4,550 passed. CHILDREN AT RISK showed up strong, registering support for bills 79 times, and providing expert testimony on legislation 29 times. In addition to...
