Our Mission
CHILDREN AT RISK serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy.
What We Do
Data & Research
We use research and data to understand the needs of Texas children and their families. This research drives our advocacy agenda and helps us develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
Policy Advocacy
Research and data alone are not enough to drive change for children. We use our research to develop bipartisan policy recommendations that have the most impact and speak up to inform policymakers.
Collaboration
We work better together. We rely on partners across the state to support our research and data collection, provide regional insights, and amplify our advocacy efforts through collective action.
Upcoming Events & Activities
Oct 8-Nov 20
Fall Early Childhood Texas Tour
Join us to weigh in on a grassroots strategy that improves child care across our state, and builds a more sustainable system that supports young children, their families, and child care providers.
Feb 3-8
Learning Tour: Havana, Cuba
Join us as we explore Havana’s rich culture while learning how local child and family issues connect to C@R’s work.
March 27
Stand Up for Children
Join us or an unforgettable evening of comedy, auctions, and impact that raises vital funds to support C@R’s work ensuring children have access to education, healthcare, nutrition, and a life free from exploitation.
Our Areas of Expertise
CHILDREN AT RISK focuses on 3 key areas that can help break the cycle of poverty and enable children to learn, thrive, and meet their full potential.
Education
Health
Safety & Opportunity
We are committed to viewing all the work we do with an Equity & Justice lens and an Immigrant Children lens.
Equity & Justice
Immigrant Children
The Latest from C@R
From Harm to Hope: 2025 National Immigration Summit Highlights Pathways to Protection and Empowerment
The virtual gathering brought together national and state advocates, researchers, and community leaders for a timely conversation about how immigration policies are shaping children’s lives—and how advocacy can drive lasting change. On September 25, CHILDREN AT RISK,...
Two Years of Impact: Celebrating the Commitment and Progress of Harris County’s Early Learning Quality Network
OCTOBER 10, 2025 Written by Briauna Derry, Director of Media Activism, CHILDREN AT RISK Two years ago today, on October 10, 2023, Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity’s Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) was launched with a clear mission: to...
ELQN September 2025 Newsletter
Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity's Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN)Subscribe to ELQN updates for the latest information on community initiatives, engagement opportunities, and mile markers. Join us for a community dinner and...
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