CHILDREN AT RISK
Privacy Policy
Last updated August 2025
Learn More about C@R
Explore Recent Activities
Hear from our experts
Speak Out #ForChildren
C@R's advocates strive to protect your privacy while keeping you informed on children’s well‑being through research and advocacy.
CONTACT US
info@childrenatrisk.org | 4450 Harrisburg Blvd., Ste. 400, Houston, TX 77011 | (713) 869-7740
We collect only the information you choose to share (name, email, affiliation, interests) and basic engagement data (email opens, clicks) to send updates, events, and resources you’ve requested.
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it only with trusted service providers who help us deliver our communications.
By subscribing, you consent to receive email from C@R. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting info@childrenatrisk.org]. Under applicable laws, you may request to access, correct, or delete your data by emailing [info@childrenatrisk.org].
We retain your data while you are subscribed or as required by law, and take all reasonable steps to secure it. Updates to this policy will be posted on this page.
CHILDREN AT RISK will never sell or use your information to send harmful or spam-like content. All email and text message subscribers will always have the option to easily opt-out of our communications.
In each newsletter, email, or text you receive, C@R will only share the upcoming events, latest research, or support opportunities related to your subscribed interests.
About Us
Subscribe to C@R Updates
C@R's General Newsletter
Each month, our team shares a monthly newsletter recapping our events for the past 30 days, and offers a look at our upcoming engagement opportunities.
Special Events
C@R proudly hosts regional special events each year that bring together philanthropic leaders, influential thinkers, and dedicated community partners #ForChildren. By subscribing to this list, you’ll be the first to receive invitations to our signature gatherings: the annual Stand Up for Children comedy event, the Accolades Luncheon, the Golf Classic, and our Global Learning Tours.
Each event offers a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and support Texas children — all while enjoying exceptional food, inspiring conversation, and memorable experiences.
Learning Events
C@R hosts free, virtual learning events year-round to inform, inspire, and equip advocates #ForChildren. Subscribers to this list will be the first to know about upcoming webinars that share groundbreaking research, explore pressing policy issues, and spotlight diverse community perspectives from across Texas.
All events are held via Zoom Webinar — so you can join the conversation, learn from experts, and take action for children no matter where you are.
Early Childhood Education
Our Early Childhood team typically sends one newsletter each month, altering our audiences between our Statewide ECE Collaborative group and our Prenatal-to-Three group.
Recipients subscribed to these mailing lists can anticipate receiving news updates, advocacy opportunities, and invitations to join us for our annual Virtual Learning Event as well as our bi-annual Texas Tour.
K-12 Education
Our K-12 Education team is focused on improving education outcomes through research, policy advocacy, and hands-on coaching via our Texas A+ Challenge coaching team.
While this team doesn’t send regular newsletters (yet), we do share our milestone wins and upcoming events tailored to the interest of this group.
Immigration
Our Immigration team sends out a quarterly newsletter rounding up the most pressing updates impacting immigrant or mixed-status families, recently published research, and opportunities to meaningfully engage with our immigration advocacy. We also shine a spotlight on partners who are doing exemplary work in supporting immigrant or mixed status youth.
Safety & Opportunity
Our Safety & Opportunity team focuses exclusively on anti-trafficking efforts and support Texas’ Opportunity Youth & Young Adults.
While this team doesn’t send regular newsletters, we do share our milestone wins and upcoming events tailored to the interest of this group. Examples of this include our annual Anti-Human Trafficking Summit, hosted virtually via Zoom to share the latest research and policy updates impacting survivors.
Health
Our Health team conducts research and publishes best practives to support children’s mental and physical well-being.
While this team doesn’t send regular newsletters (yet), we do share our milestone wins and upcoming events tailored to the interest of this group.
Engage with our recent activities
Growing Up in Houston 18th Edition
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,...
Keeping the Home Cool, Calm, and Collected
CHILDREN AT RISK and Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO)’s ELQN Host Event on Emergency Planning and Summer Safety for Home-Based Child Care Providers. Written by Christina Alton, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education & Early...
Insights from the Spring 2026 Texas Tour
Last month, CHILDREN AT RISK virtually traveled across the vast landscape of Texas, visiting 12 diverse cities to listen, learn, and engage with the people who power our child care system. From the Panhandle to the Valley, the message was clear and consistent: child...


