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
ELQN Announces Collaborative For Children As Vendor For Facility, Safety And Security
With seven community-driven initiatives now underway, Harris County’s Early Learning Quality Network has selected its final vendor, Collaborative for Children, to lead the implementation of its Facility, Safety and Security initiative. Media Contacts:Morgan Gerri,...
VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE ON WINS & MISSED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN 89TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE
In-depth virtual summit to follow immediately, and a detailed report to be available July 11 at childrenatrisk.org. Media Contacts:Morgan Gerri, 832.600.9354Rashena Franklin, 713.301.4577 FEATURING Dr. Bob Sanborn, President & CEO, CHILDREN AT RISK Mandi...
89th Texas Legislature: Wins and Missed Opportunities for Children
Over the last 140 days, CHILDREN AT RISK monitored thousands of bills, registered support for, or in opposition to, bills 109 times, hosted two legislative rallies at the state capitol, and provided oral and written testimony over 28 times. Out of our initial...
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