As the effects of the pandemic have rippled through our economy and our society, vast numbers of children and adults are becoming increasingly vulnerable to exploitation. Human trafficking occurs in every region of Texas and impacts all of us. Our state faces many challenges going into the 88th Legislative Session, but we cannot, at this […]
For children in Texas, outcomes remain dependent on where they grow up, their race, their ethnicity, and how much money their parents make. CHILDREN AT RISK along with advocates, experts, and community members will join together to highlight how inequities are hurting kids across the state and what can be done to minimize them. Legislators […]
Join us for the third annual State of Black Children in Texas summit, bringing together statewide experts to explore some of the major challenges Black children across Texas face throughout their lives, from basic needs to fair justice. This summit will then present opportunities to address these challenges, highlight the work already being done in […]
CHILDREN AT RISK will lead a learning tour March 7 – 12, 2023 to educate guests and staff on health, education and welfare issues facing children in Havana, Cuba and how it applies to children in the U.S. Besides meeting with education and health organizations, our days will include tours of Habana Vieja (Old Havana), which was […]
This virtual summit, made possible by The Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation, will convene the most innovative thinking on the role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions in anti-trafficking work. Advancements made in the tech sector hold consequences for traffickers and those working to counter trafficking. Technology is used to the detriment […]
Child care small businesses have been pushed to the brink, and Texas families and businesses are feeling it. Over 20% of child care providers in the state closed from March 2020-September 2021. CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) along with families, child care providers, business communities, nonprofit organizations and other key stakeholders will join together to highlight […]
There are certain things every child needs to thrive- sleep, nutritious food, clean air to breathe, safe, reliable housing- yet many kids in Texas don't have access to them. CHILDREN AT RISK will join experts, community members, and advocates to identify best practices for ensuring Texas kids have access to their best chances at success. […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding prenatal-to-three outcomes for pregnant people, infants, and young children across the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding prenatal-to-three outcomes for pregnant people, infants, and young children across the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding prenatal-to-three outcomes for pregnant people, infants, and young children across the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding prenatal-to-three outcomes for pregnant people, infants, and young children across the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
The second annual Motherhood Summit will dissect some of the most pressing issues facing Texas mothers. The health and well-being of mothers have a direct impact on their children and family. We’ll be exploring the intersectionality of topics such as family planning, access and care disparity, maternal mortality, and mental health, and how we can […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting policy roundtables in 11 major cities around Texas throughout the Spring. During the roundtables, C@R will provide an update on the 88th Texas Legislative Session and share new data regarding Prenatal-to-three outcomes across the state for pregnant people, infants, and young children. Participants will also have the opportunity to give […]
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 […]
23rd Annual CHILDREN AT RISK Golf Classic
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 […]
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for our annual Big Brunch at The Ballroom at Bayou Place! Guests will enjoy a phenomenal brunch prepared by some of Houston’s best chefs, wine tastings, contests and more. Our theme this year is “A Celebration of Texas Pediatric Advocates”. We will […]
Our Immigration Summit will explore the unique needs facing immigrant children and their families. This year has brought many changes to our immigration policy landscape; hear the latest on border policies, child labor, health care, and access to benefits. Learn how leaders are protecting student access to education and how educators and policymakers are supporting […]
Once the dust settles on the 88th regular Texas Legislative Session, CHILDREN AT RISK advocates will dive into the details to highlight what legislation passed, where there were missed opportunities, and what it all means for Texas children. This summit is presented in partnership with the Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC), the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative […]
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 14, 2023, for the CHILDREN AT RISK’s North Texas Hats Off to Children Reception. This event will be held at the beautiful Hotel ZaZa Uptown from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy food, specialty drinks, a hat contest, silent auction and more! The Hats Off to Children Reception […]
Join us to hear from educators and community leaders working in the field to provide both teachers and students with a high-quality learning experience. Experts from across the nation will share innovative practices and creative solutions to education challenges. Attendees will leave the summit equipped with the knowledge of which public policies and community solutions […]
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 fall Texas Tour is right around the corner. Throughout the month of October, CHILDREN AT RISK will be facilitating 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 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 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 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 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 […]
Latine children are disproportionately disadvantaged when it comes to everything from education to poverty. The State of Latine Children summit will take a closer look at the unique challenges faced by Latine children growing up in the US. From health and education to economic justice, experts will discuss what needs to be done to improve […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 fall Texas Tour is right around the corner. Throughout the month of October, CHILDREN AT RISK will be facilitating 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 […]
CHILDREN AT RISK is once again excited to host our Accolades Luncheon: The Texas Academy Awards of Child Advocacy. At this annual event, attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch as we honor and give accolades to outstanding child advocates and nonprofit organizations driving change and making life better for Texas children. We are delighted to […]
Our last summit of the year will dive into the issues of STEM education, focusing on building a robust and qualified pipeline of professionals. A learning opportunity for educators and community leaders, this event will highlight the work of STEM industry leaders, educators, and nonprofit innovators working to improve access to STEM education for all […]
The Future of San Antonio: Investing in the Long-term Social Determinants of Health Outcomes of Children cohosted by CHILDREN AT RISK and Family Service will create a forum in which […]