?? Happening TODAY: Be part of our 89th Texas Legislative Agenda for Children! ?? Get a first look at our 2025 Legislative Agenda, gain powerful advocacy tips, and dive into top priorities like health, immigration, K-12, early childhood, nutrition, and opportunity youth. Don’t miss this FREE virtual event to help drive real change for Texas children! >> https://lnkd.in/gJH9DiYQ #ForChildren
CHILDREN AT RISK
公共政策办公室
Houston，TX 4,654 位关注者
Nonprofit organization driving change for children through research, education and influencing public policy
关于我们
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. How We Are Different: CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization that is focused solely on the well-being of the whole child, tracks those indicators through its publication Growing Up in Houston, and proactively drives change for children by educating legislators on the importance of improving each of the key indicators. What We Do: Through its research and advocacy programs, CHILDREN AT RISK is a well-known leader in understanding the health, safety and economic indicators impacting children, and educating public policy makers in their importance in improving the lives of children. Our Vision: The focus of CHILDREN AT RISK is to make children’s needs a priority and to ensure ample resources are available for children and their families to thrive. Our Values: 1. Children First: Our top priority is ensuring a better future for our children 2. Integrity: We are accountable for quality and transparency 3. Collaboration: We achieve more together than we do individually 4. Optimism: We inspire a culture of possibility 5. Meaningful Change: Our efforts are deliberate, measurable and focus on achieving substantial impact 6. Passion: We are motivated by the work that we do
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https://childrenatrisk.org/
CHILDREN AT RISK的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 公共政策办公室
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Houston，TX
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1989
- 领域
- Research、Public Policy Analysis、Education、Collaboration、Advocacy、Early Childhood Education、Child Health & Nutrition、Anti-Human Trafficking、Collective Action、Parenting and Family Well-Being、Data、Texas Policy和Texas Government
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CHILDREN AT RISK员工
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Save the Date! Join us on Nov. 21st from 10-12 AM CT for The 89th Texas Legislative Agenda for Children! This free virtual event will unveil our 2025 Legislative Agenda, share expert advocacy tips, and explore key priorities in health, immigration, K-12, early childhood, nutrition, and opportunity youth. Don't miss this chance to drive change for Texas children! >> https://lnkd.in/gJH9DiYQ
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CHILDREN AT RISK has posted 3 new funding opportunities for the Harris County Early Learning Quality Network program. Please check it out and share! https://lnkd.in/g78WeQFA
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Our Policy Team was thrilled to host a legislative briefing addressing the challenges some of the most at risk in our communities - Chronically Absent students and Opportunity Youth & Young Adults (OYYA). Thank you to Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt sponsoring this event! And a HUGE shout out to our partners who supported our impact with their expertise today - we're grateful to work alongside you to bridge the divide and reconnect our youth. Thank you, Dr. David Troutman, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, The Aspen Institute , North Texas Collegiate Academy, EdTrust! Check out some of the resources we shared today! >> Chronic Absenteeism Legislative District Profiles: https://lnkd.in/gspB4Jnv >> OYYA Legislative District Profiles: https://lnkd.in/g5J538pV
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Thank you, Austin, for making our Texas Tour stop meaningful. Your thoughtful input and genuine discussions were exactly what this journey is about. We appreciate your dedication to finding real solutions for early childhood education. Let’s keep pushing forward together. Learn more about our findings: https://lnkd.in/gWgQKUri
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Thank you, The Honors College at the University of Houston, for the opportunity to share Children at Risk’s mission with your incredible students! It was inspiring for our Chief of School Performance, Diana Del Pilar, to connect with future leaders about our work to uplift and advocate for Texas children. #ChildrenAtRisk #UHHonors
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Today’s the day! Join us at 11 AM CT for CHILDREN AT RISK’s statewide virtual Texas Tour stop. Dive into our latest report on child care investments, explore new data on Child Care Deserts, and engage with expert insights as we gear up for the next legislative session. Don’t miss out—be part of the conversation shaping the future of early childhood education in Texas! Join us! https://lnkd.in/g9QnQSUv Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gWgQKUri
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Accolades Luncheon on Nov 1! We were honored to celebrate the incredible child advocates making a difference for Texas families. Your presence and support brought so much energy to the event, making it a truly inspiring afternoon! A special shout-out to our award winners—your dedication and impact drive us all forward. ?? Together, we’re building a brighter future for children across our state. Let’s keep the momentum going! And our immense gratitude to our generous sponsors Victoria Garcia, Paula & Dr. Reginald Desroches, Prism Energy, Ruth J. Simmons, Wellpoint, McGovern Medical School Pediatrics, The Children's Assessment Center, Camden Property Trust, Texas Children's Hospital, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and PlainsCapital Bank! Your support truly makes the difference #forchildren!
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We’re wrapping up our Texas Tour with two big stops! ?? Join us in Austin and virtually this week as we share key findings from our Paving the Way to Quality report, discuss updates on Prop 2 advocacy, and spotlight new data on Child Care Deserts. Don't miss your chance to engage with us, hear impactful discussions, and be part of driving change for Texas’ future #ForChildren! Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/eIRT50U4kRM #TexasTour #EarlyChildhood #ChildCareAdvocacy #JoinUs
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At CHILDREN AT RISK, we believe in the superhero potential of every child. But we know that not every child has the resources they need to thrive. As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, your support is vital in helping us shape policies that create opportunities that help our littlest Texans to soar to new heights. Stand with us as fearless advocates, championing a future for every child – support our End of Year Campaign before midnight on December 31st! >> https://ow.ly/GOzr50U2KtK
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