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  David Feigen · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Briefing March 12 on education & child care policy research & recommendations

Learn how the Legislature can support English Learners and build on HB 3. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 3:21 PM

How much more can Texas families take?

After the crisis of the last week, TX leaders must do better for families. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Josette Saxton · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Our new policy brief on student mental health amid COVID

To address kids' learning loss, schools need help supporting mental health. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 5:31 PM

A Look at the State Budget | We're Hiring | Meet Our Team | And More

See what the Legislature is proposing for funding for kids' services. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 7:37 PM

You're invited!

Mark your calendar and join us for our Virtual Founder's Award Celebration! We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  David Feigen, Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Launching the TX Early Childhood English Learner Initiative!

Texans Care for Children joined with key partners on this critical project. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Adriana Kohler · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Prioritizing TX Children in the State Budget

Texans Care for Children invites you to join us on January 29th. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Kicking off a legislative session like no other in Texas history

There's a lot of uncertainty, but here are three things I can tell you. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Josette Saxton · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Important article on student mental health in Texas amid COVID

I wanted to make sure you saw this article in the Texas Tribune. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Last day to support Texas kids!

Texans Care for Children could really use your support right now. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Help Texas kids and families get through the pandemic

Texans Care for Children is ready to fight for Texas kids in 2021. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Happy holidays from Texans Care for Children!

I hope that you're healthy and able to enjoy a bit of the holiday spirit. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Adriana Kohler · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Let's ensure legislators see the TX maternal mortality report

The Committee called for 12-month postpartum health coverage for moms. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 9:25 PM

The Lege's COVID response must address foster care and support families

We're glad to see the Senate HHS Committee addressing this tomorrow. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Our agenda for a Lege session focused on COVID-19

Recommendations to support Texas kids and families We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Dona…
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 8:30 PM

What I'm thankful for this year

This year, reflecting and giving thanks feels more important than ever. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 5:15 PM

We're seeking a Development Director!

You know anyone who would be interested? We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Donate …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Initial takeaways from the elections while we wait for all votes to be counted

The next TX Lege session will be here before we know it. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

We're hiring!

Join our team! We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Donate …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Updates: Early voting, ECI investigation, uninsured kids, and more

Did you see the federal investigation into TX ECI? Or the uninsured data? We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 4:16 PM

It's finally here! Check out our new video series - ELI5!

This month, we summarize student mental health and how you can help We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Racial Justice Requires Improvements to the Texas CPS System

I wanted to make sure you saw our recent blog post. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Don…
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Progress! Some state cuts shelved, but many still on the table.

We still need our elected officials to stop cuts for kids and families. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 4:40 PM

New TX plan for implementing 2018 Family First Act

Our new blog post looks at the plan DFPS released last week for the FFPSA. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Tell TX Leaders: Take Cuts for Kids and Families Off the Table!

They're considering cuts to women's health, ECI, & kids' access to Medicaid We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Preventing state cuts. Supporting healthy babies. And more updates!

This is the worst time possible for Texas to cut health and other services. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  David Feigen, Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Want child care to survive the pandemic? Contact Congress today!

Help us urge Congress to invest in child care during the pandemic. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Did you see our op-ed about supporting our youngest students during COVID?

I want to make sure you saw the op-ed in the Statesman and other papers. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Remembering Jacquie Porter

We're devastated that our friend Jacquie has passed away. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Take action! Tell Congress: Support Texans during this crisis!

Visit our Action Center to deliver the message to Texans in Congress today! We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Adriana Kohler · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Draft TX plan on maternal depression is a good start, but more is needed

We're glad to see our research and recommendations included in the draft. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM

A terrible time for TX to cut support for kids and families

We hope state leaders shoot down HHSC's proposed cuts. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Our op-ed on ending child deaths in TX foster care

I wanted to make sure you saw our recent op-ed about the monitors' report. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 3:36 PM

We Must Combat these Racial Disparities Facing TX Kids and Families

Maternal and infant health, ECI, suspensions in pre-k, CPS removals, etc. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Grim report on TX foster care should be wake-up call for TX leaders

State leaders must make kids' safety in foster care a priority. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Announcing the TX Early Childhood English Learner Initiative

This work is particularly urgent now during the pandemic. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Heartbroken, Outraged, and Committed to a Better Future for Our Kids

These tragedies are painful reminders of the reality faced by Black people. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Josette Saxton · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 8:45 PM

21 TX groups call for prioritizing social-emotional needs in school plans during pandemic

I wanted to make sure you saw our letter about mental health at school. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 4:45 PM

TX Budget Cut Exemptions Show Kids’ Services are Critical Right Now

Services for kids and families will be very important the next few years. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Comments due to DFPS by Wed. Let’s leverage the Family First Act!

I wanted to make sure you saw the latest from DFPS. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Don…
  David Feigen, Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Big back-to-back TX decisions on child care and COVID-19

First Gov. Abbott opened child care, and then Texas pulled back funding. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Thinking about — and fighting for — our mothers

Moms should be valued in our policies, not just our Mother’s Day tributes. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Our work is more important than ever

Stand with TX children and families this #GivingTuesdayNow We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Adriana Kohler · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM

A Closer Look at Health Programs for TX Women on Eve of Mother’s Day

Amid COVID-19, addressing these challenges is even more urgent. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Texans Care for Children · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 8:10 PM

New Project, New Staff, New Resources

We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. Donate …
  Kate Murphy · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Article on COVID, youth after foster care, and homelessness

I wanted to make sure you saw this article in the Texas Tribune. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 6:36 PM

A big THANK YOU for state employees

Our team wanted to take a moment to thank hard-working state employees. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Amid COVID-19, TX kids need smart state policies

We need to make sure state policies are responding to children's needs. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Did you see our op-ed on supporting child care amid COVID-19?

I wanted to make sure you saw the op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …
  Stephanie Rubin · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Child care portal for frontline workers is up and running

For nurses, grocery store staff, and others on the frontlines of COVID-19 We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow. …