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5 Promises for Texas
 
We focus our work in five areas essential to children's overall wellbeing. Visit the pages below to learn more about how Texas can fulfill these promises to our state and its future-our children.
 
Promise 1: Child and Maternal Health
Kids need to be able to see a doctor, nutritious foods and exercise, and a healthy environment to thrive, right from the start. Go>>
 
Promise 2: Child Protection
Texas children must be safe from abuse and neglect. Those removed from their homes need support from caring adults. Go>>

Promise 3: Family Financial Security
Children in Texas need food, shelter, and the basic hope that comes with seeing their families free from economic strain. Go>>
 
Promise 4: Juvenile Justice
Kids who make mistakes can turn their lives around, and Texas can prevent young offenders from growing into adult criminals. Go>>


Promise 5: Child Mental Wellbeing
From early in life, children's brains develop rapidly. Tending to their minds and emotional needs is key to their growth. Go>>
 
More about Texas Kids
It is not enough to effect change in only one aspect of a child's life. The whole child has interconnected and overlapping needs.
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