CHILDREN AT RISK

Big ideas start small. Join us for the 2026 Early Childhood Education Summit, Seeds of Change🌱 🗓 Thursday, June 11 ⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT 💻 Virtual via Zoom >> childrenatrisk.org/event/2026-ear… #TXChildCare #Texas #ECE

Last chance! Take the survey before 12/19 to help @TXPartners4OST gather data in support of high-quality #OutOfSchoolTime opportunities.  OST program sites are invited to complete a mapping survey by 12/19 (with a chance to win a $100 award):  bit.ly/4hHtbUY

@putkids1st @peter_clark22 👏

It's a beautiful day to be at the Capitol advocating for Texas kids! #TXlege

Every kid in Texas deserves access to high-quality #OutOfSchoolTime opportunities. Help @TXPartners4OST make the case & expand their statewide support. OST program sites are invited to complete a mapping survey by 12/19 (with a chance to win a $100 award): bit.ly/4hHtbUY

It's still 2025 — but it's already time to start shaping the state's 2028-2029 budget! These are the budget recommendation we submitted to DFPS and HHSC for supporting Texas kids. LAR details on our website. #TXlege

What's at stake if #ACA health insurance subsidies expire? Affordability. ...and that means many families across the state will lose coverage. @DrAnnBarnes_EHF explains why in an important briefing with @childrenatrisk:

Celebrating our #GoldRibbon 🎗️! @JackLoweSrES ranked #1 GOLD Ribbon Elementary School in North Texas by @childrenatrisk 💛 🙌🏼#GoldLooksGoodOnUs 😁 @SHARDEECRYSTAL @N_Bernardino @S_EspinozaDISD @DanforDISD @dallasschools

The Texas Sunset Commission is reviewing key agencies that impact children (TWC, HHSC, DFPS, DSHS, and more). Join the Texas PN-3 Collaborative’s Open Meeting next week to learn why this process matters & how your voice can help drive change. >> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Your voice has power in shaping Texas policy for children and families. The Texas PN-3 Collaborative is hosting a virtual Open Meeting on Nov 18 from 10-11 AM CT to unpack the Sunset Commission process and highlight PN-3 prioritiess. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

"One in five Texas mothers say they’ve been unable to access mental health care for their child when needed, according to a new national survey." #TXlege

@LetKidsThrive @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall A powerful way to close out todays event! Grateful for their time, their wisdom, and the work they do each day to protect our communities.

So inspired by these state advocates! Across the country, communities are stronger because of their leadership

@melissa_stek @LetKidsThrive It was great to have you join us today!

Honored to speak today at @Childrenatrisk and @LetKidsThrive’s National Immigration Summit on how to talk about immigration in these challenging times.

@LetKidsThrive @CLASP_DC @urbaninstitute @the_ILRC @theYoungCenter @PIFCoalition @LindaCorchado @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall What a POWERFUL event! We hope that each of you stays engaged with this work, finds community with fellow advocates, and keeps showing up #forchildren of immigrants & their families. And a massive "thank you" to our partners and speakers for lending your time & expertise today!

@LetKidsThrive @CLASP_DC @urbaninstitute @the_ILRC @theYoungCenter @PIFCoalition @LindaCorchado @NatWICAssoc @tnimmigrant @CASAforall "This is a time that won't last forever, and together we have the answers," said Marin, closing out this incredibly powerful session. "When I see my community respond with power, I know we're moving forward."

Today’s the day! The National Immigration Summit kicks off at 12 PM CT. We're grateful to @LetKidsThrive & @CLASP_DC for joining us to build a space where advocates, researchers, and leaders can gather to reflect, share tools, and uplift solutions for children of immigrants.