State of the Children

Texas Children Get Coverage, Wind Up in Better Health

Christine Sinatra and Liz Moskowitz — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:10 GMT

New data from the national survey of children's health show something positive at work for our Texas kids.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 19 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:22 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Texans Should Care about Parental Relinquishment

Christine Sinatra — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:13:15 GMT

Parents of children with serious mental illness get told to make an unthinkable choice. One family's story.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 18 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:52:24 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Moms Making a Difference

Christine Sinatra — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:18:57 GMT

For Mother's Day, a few moms we work with in our Texans Care for Children advocacy share some of their insights.

Texas Can Shine a Light on Children's Mental Health

Josette Saxton — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:29:34 GMT

For Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, check out how the Texas legislature might help families and communities support kids' mental health.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 17 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:58:40 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Coverage for 1.5 Million Texans Within Reach

Christine Sinatra and Liz Moskowitz — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:37:47 GMT

A new infographic shows why Texas needs a health care solution for families right away.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 15 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:35:01 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 14 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:04:34 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

On Tax Day, Taking Pride

Christine Sinatra — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:10:51 GMT

All of us taxpayers do something important together, including for children.

The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Patricia Gonzales

Clayton Travis — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:28:25 GMT

A Texan and mother of three who advocates for Medicaid expansion.

Our Voices on Texas Kids - Week 13 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:11:50 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 12 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:31:08 GMT

Catch up on the latest in children's policy here.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 10 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:26:07 GMT

Catch-up on the latest in children's policy here.

It's Less Scary Than You Think: Witnessing Advocacy Firsthand

Liz Moskowitz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:41:34 GMT

A glimpse of why Texans support Medicaid and Medicaid expansion.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 9 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:02:30 GMT

Last week was pretty incredible for Texans Care for Children. It was a week where we asked you to help us March 4^th For Kids, and you undoubtedly did your part.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 8 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:53:47 GMT

Catch-up on the latest in children's policy here.

Why Texas Needs This Mental Health Day at the Capitol

Josette Saxton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:26:10 GMT

People who know about mental health know it's time to act. Here's why.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 6 and 7 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:38:00 GMT

Catch-up on the lastest in children's policy here.

Our Voices on Texas Kids- Week 5 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:54:53 GMT

From our 2013 Children's Policy Conference, to our newly released report, to testifying at the Capitol, Texans Care has had quite a busy week. Here are some snippets from the 5th week of Texas Legislature to help keep you up-to-date on children's policy.

How Texas Might Extend Medicaid for Families Who Need Health Care

Clayton Travis — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:18:46 GMT

The 83^rd session has begun and talk of Medicaid expansion--allowing Texans who make within 133% of the federal poverty limit the opportunity to have health coverage through federal dollars--is all over the Capitol.

Our Voices on Policy and Texas Kids- Week 4 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:21:47 GMT

We're back for week 4 of 20 of the Texas legislative session. Read the best snippets of testimony, tweets and Facebook posts from this week. From mental health coverage, to child protection, to Medicaid expansion, we're here to keep you in the children's policy loop.

ECI: A Resource for Families Texas Can't Afford to Cut

Alice Bufkin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:04:43 GMT

Before conversations among advocates become too focused on fiscal bargaining this session, let's take an important step back. Let's think about the impact decisions at the Capitol have on the daily lives of Texans. Alice Bufkin, our Early Childhood Intervention expert, explains the significance of ECI for many children and families in Texas.

Mental Health: The Conversation We Need to Have

Josette Saxton — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:03:55 GMT

As we all mourn the loss of young lives in Newtown, and the courageous adults who gave their lives protecting them, we look for answers. Why did this happen? What could have been done to prevent it? Who is to blame?