State of the Children

Legislators Play Politics with Texans' Health

Christine Sinatra — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:54:22 GMT

In Texas, elected officials put politics ahead of people in an ongoing battle over the president's health reform law.

A Push for Healthier Schools

Lauren Dimitry — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:42:58 GMT

A bill that addressed a key contributor to child obesity was vetoed by the Governor.

How to Give Children a Strong Start

Andrea Brauer — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:21:51 GMT

Quality pre-Kindergarten education can make all the difference when it comes to helping children succeed.

Our Voices on Texas Kids - Week 20 of 20

Christine Sinatra — Wed, 29 May 2013 08:02:02 GMT

The last week of the legislative session brought some good news for children's policy.

Women, their Babies, and this Texas Legislative Session

Alice Bufkin — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:16:25 GMT

A key change from 2011's legislative session to this year's was what Texas did for women's preventive healthcare.

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.

Bill to Empower Foster Youth Passes the Lege

Ashley Harris — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:06 GMT

House Bill 843 passes the Lege, gives foster youth a greater sense of control over their lives.

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.

Measuring the Effectiveness of Early Education

Katie Malaspina — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:29:20 GMT

Senate Bill 172, which call for two new multi-dimensional tools to measure the effectiveness of early education programs, is a step in the right direction.

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 16 of 20

Liz Moskowitz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:52:29 GMT

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

Child Protection in the 83rd Legislative Session

Ashley Harris — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT

How do we ensure children in the foster care system have what they need to keep them safe, secure and successful?

Why to Assess a Child in Pre-K or Kindergerten

Andrea Brauer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:54:36 GMT

Banning tests to a great degree can get in the way of screenings that help kids early in life.

Budding Activists at the Capitol

Christine Sinatra — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:56:10 GMT

During this year's legislative session, lots of children have been inspiring examples for us all.

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.

A Portrait of a Medicaid Expansion Advocate

Liz Moskowitz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:47:53 GMT

A profile of a Houstonian and former child care provider who knows how terrifying it is to get sick and not have health coverage.