What the 2023 Texas Legislature Passed — And Did Not Pass — to Support Older Youth in Foster Care

Zoe Jones-Walton, our Policy Fellow for Child Protection, explains what happened this session.


Louise’s Story: Why We Fight for Early Childhood Intervention

This video debuted at our 2023 Founder’s Award Luncheon.


Angel's Story: Why We Fight to Support Kids in Foster Care and Keep Families Safely Together

This video, featuring Angel Jackson, Stephanie Rubin, and Judge Aurora Martinez Jones, debuted at our 2022 Founder's Award Luncheon.


 

Why Texas Needs to Update State Child Care Standards

Texas allows 11 two-year-olds with just one child care teacher, but state officials are now reviewing the rules.

 

What the 87th Texas Legislative Session Meant for Kids

Our July 2021 legislative briefing looking back on what happened during the 87th legislative session.

 

Great Bills for Kids Passed in the 2021 Texas Legislative Session

We're proud of the leadership role our team played in passing these bills.

 

Why We Fight for Texas Kids: Resiliency During a Pandemic

We caught up with Louise, Georgia, Harriet, Cecilia, Miranda, and Susan from our past Why We Fight for Texas Kids videos.

 

Texas Early Childhood English Learner Initiative

David Feigen discusses our new Initiative and the Policy Roadmap's recommendations for state policymakers, schools, child care, and others.

 

Our Team Outlines Children's Policy Priorities for the 2021 TX Legislative Session

Get reacquainted with the policy team at Texans Care for Children.

 

Prioritizing Texas Children in the State Budget

Our January 2021 legislative briefing on major budget priorities and concerns for Texas kids.

 

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Addressing Student Mental Health in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this first episode of Explain It To Me Like I’m 5, our Director of Mental Health Policy, Josette Saxton, talks about student mental health.

 

How COVID Disrupts Infants' and Toddlers' Lives

Katie Mitten outlines policy challenges and solutions.

 

Miranda's Story: Why We Fight for Full-Day High-Quality Pre-k

Learn what pre-k means to kids like Miranda, and why we fight to ensure more Texas kids have high-quality pre-k.

 

The Family First Act: What It Means for Texas Families and Policies

We breakdown communities that will be affected by the Family First Act, and the challenges that face state leaders implementing this new federal legislation.

 

Uninsured Rate for TX Kids Getting Even Worse: What Can We Do About It?

Our Communications Director shares the new Census Bureau data and talks about one of the steps the Texas Legislature can take.

 

Great Bills for Kids Passed in the 2019 Texas Legislative Session

With your support, we helped pass some great bills for kids during the 2019 Texas legislative session.

 

Ijah's Story: Why We Fight for Student Mental Health Support in Schools

Ijah Bledsoe, her mom Ashley, and Susan Wondra of Integral Care share their experience with mental health services in schools.

 

Louise's Story: Working with Texans Care for Children to Address Postpartum Depression

Louise Liebeskind shares her experience with postpartum depression and advocacy efforts to address this issue in Texas.

 

Why We Fight For Texas Children: Zoey's Story

Learn what ECI therapies mean to Zoey and why we're fighting to protect them.