A quality and sustainable early childhood education system is essential to our state’s economy. On Thursday, May 11, join child care providers, parents, advocates, and business leaders to discuss how state and federal policymakers are working to address these challenges, how we can empower families as organizational leaders, next steps for providers and advocates, and […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is dedicated to improving the lives of Texas children. While the majority of our work focuses on current issues, it is also important to think about the future. What might the lives of children look like decades from now? From emerging technologies to hybrid work models to evolving social structures, our Future […]
The fall Texas Tour is right around the corner. Throughout the month of October, CHILDREN AT RISK will be hosting community conversations across 12 cities in Texas, discussing the effects of the 88th Regular Legislative Session on Early Childhood Education and next steps for continuing to build a robust child care system in Texas that […]
The costs of running a child care program are rising faster than providers can keep up with, and facility-related expenses are their second highest cost. Join child care providers, advocates, and local officials to discuss next steps for local implementation after the passing of Proposition 2 - property tax relief for child care providers! We will […]
Join us for an intimate discussion at The Texas Equity Tour- Austin visit, slated for March 27 2024 and driven by CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R), serves as a vital platform devoted to tackling systemic racism and its detrimental effects on Texas children and families. Rooted in principles of racial equity, this event zooms in on […]
Each Spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team host community roundtables in 12 major cities across Texas. During the roundtables, C@R will share new data and analysis regarding the ECE landscape, including child care deserts, as well as provide an update on the Prenatal-to-3 Collaborative. We look forward to these conversations as they […]
Each Spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team host community roundtables in 12 major cities across Texas. During the roundtables, C@R will share new data and analysis regarding the ECE landscape, including child care deserts, as well as provide an update on the Prenatal-to-3 Collaborative. We look forward to these conversations as they […]
Each Spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team host community roundtables in 12 major cities across Texas. During the roundtables, C@R will share new data and analysis regarding the ECE landscape, including child care deserts, as well as provide an update on the Prenatal-to-3 Collaborative. We look forward to these conversations as they […]
Each Spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team host community roundtables in 12 major cities across Texas. During the roundtables, C@R will share new data and analysis regarding the ECE landscape, including child care deserts, as well as provide an update on the Prenatal-to-3 Collaborative. We look forward to these conversations as they […]
Each Spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team host community roundtables in 12 major cities across Texas. During the roundtables, C@R will share new data and analysis regarding the ECE landscape, including child care deserts, as well as provide an update on the Prenatal-to-3 Collaborative. We look forward to these conversations as they […]