Another Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) provider will withdraw from the program this summer.
The Legislature Moves into the Final Stage of Budget Decisions for Texas Kids
Suspensions & Expulsions in Early Grades
Where Key Kids’ Issues Stand in the House Budget Plan
Supporting Mothers and Children through Early Detection of Maternal Depression
New Report Offers Texas Policymakers 10 Steps for Supporting Mothers with Perinatal Depression
Oppose HB 3859 Regarding Children Served by Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Testimony to the House Committee on State Affairs
HB 3859 has 3 provisions aimed at ensuring children’s rights are protected. However, we are concerned that HB 3859 could be interpreted to limit children’s rights or hurt a child’s well-being based on a provider’s religious beliefs. We recommend 2 changes to ensure HB 3859 will not allow providers to discriminate against children for religious reasons.
Support SB 818 to Promote Early Childhood Nutrition & Fitness
Testimony to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Texans Care for Children firmly supports SB 818 because it takes specific steps to update and clarify minimum standards for nutrition and active play – areas already regulated through child care licensing standards – to ensure more children have a healthy start in life.