Policy

Why work through the policy process for children?


We are the statewide affiliate of Voices for America's Children,
an organization guided, as we are, by one central question:
"Is it good for kids?"
To have the greatest impact, to effect the lives of the most children, and to shape the brightest possible future for our state, Texans who care for children must put government systems and laws on the side of kids and families. Over the years, there are many examples of ways that simple changes in state, federal, or local policies made significant, lasting change for children possible and Texans Care for Children was at the table.
Our policy work at Texans Care for Children involves researching and examining best policy practices for children, gathering input from stakeholders working with children, tracking and analyzing legislation, providing testimony, and helping others to advocate.
We do this work in five areas we believe should be a promise to every child.




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Our PromisesAt Texans Care for Children, we believe everyone has a role in fulfilling five promises to Texas' future and to kids throughout our state.
At the Capitol See testimony for children, presentations shared at our trainings on current children's policy, the agenda we are advocating for, pending issues before the Legislature, and recaps from prior legislative sessions.
Our Academy

Texans Care for Children coordinates a policy academy to train and equip a crop of Texans for effective advocacy.




   

 

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