Children at Risk

For 35 years, we've been unwavering in our commitment to improving the lives of children across Texas. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we're also celebrating the incredible community that has stood by our side—people like you. Your support has made all the difference.

As our Mid-Year Campaign nears its close, we're reaching out for one final push. Your gift today can help us continue our vital advocacy work for Texas children. Will you stand with us and make a difference?

Make a gift NOW >> https://childrenatrisk.org/give/

🎟 Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟

Join us for the State of El Paso Children – Surviving to Thriving Luncheon on Wednesday, October 16th at noon at the beautiful Hotel Paso Del Norte. This special event, hosted by CHILDREN AT RISK, is dedicated to ensuring every child in the El Paso region has the opportunity to thrive.

✨ Event Highlights:
* Insightful "State of El Paso Children" report
* Inspiring keynote speech from a prominent community leader
* Celebration of El Paso’s top child advocates
* Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals
* Delicious lunch in a historic setting

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference! Secure your spot today!
>> https://childrenatrisk.org/event/survivingtothriving-el-paso/

Senior Director of Immigration, Linda Corchado Esq., joined us over a year and a half ago and has been paving the way in immigration advocacy ever since. With her extensive training and lived experience, we are honored to work alongside such a dedicated and powerful advocate. Together, we're for the Texan children most impacted by immigration policy.

Will you support our advocacy on behalf of immigrant children by making a Mid-Year gift today?
>> https://childrenatrisk.org/give/

Attention Houston! Join us for a Community Town Hall to discuss the future of early childhood education in our community.

Families, early childhood providers, and stakeholders in zip codes 77022, 77076, 77091, 77037, 77032, 77060, 77039, and 77009, this is your chance to learn and contribute!

📅 When: Monday, August 12 at 5:30 PM
📌 Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center

Únase a nosotros para una Junta Comunitaria! 🌟

Invitamos a familias, proveedores de educación infantil temprana y otras organizaciones de los siguientes códigos postales (77022, 77076, 77091, 77037, 77032, 77060, 77039, 77009) a conocer los objetivos de ELQN y cómo se asignarán los fondos para apoyar el aprendizaje temprano en su comunidad.

📣 Last call for registration!

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from education experts and thought leaders. Join us as we learn how to dismantle barriers, build bridges, and improve academic outcomes for all Texas students.

Register NOW - this even kicks off in just a few hours!
>> https://childrenatrisk.org/event/2024-education-summit/

📢 LAST CALL TO REGISTER! 📢

Join us at our Annual Education Summit: "Building a Pipeline to a Brighter Future"! 🌟

🗓️ Date: August 8, 2024
🏢 Location: Virtual via Zoom
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that brings together educators, policymakers, and community leaders dedicated to shaping the future of education in Texas.

Register NOW >> https://ow.ly/Le3H50SLqqC

Today for our mid-year campaign, we'd like to recognize the wisdom and dedication of one of our most devoted board members, Asha George. Asha is a powerhouse leader in equity and inclusion. Joining us to dismantle systemic barriers across Texas, Asha serves on our Governing Board and has championed initiatives in education, technology, and equity.

Support this work today >> https://childrenatrisk.org/give/

🌟 Huge congratulations to Jason Sabo for receiving the Resiliency Award from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies at the iconic LBJ Library! 🎉 For over two decades, Jason has been a formidable force, leading and assisting efforts to pass crucial legislation and secure funding at state capitols nationwide. He deeply understands the issues and politics vital to nonprofits and philanthropy—and he knows how to win. We're incredibly proud to work alongside such a dedicated advocate for Texas' children! 👏💪

Let's drive change together so every child receives equitable opportunities, quality education, access to nutrition and healthcare, and is free from the dangers of human trafficking and exploitation.
Interested in supporting this cause? Consider becoming a State of El Paso Children - Surviving to Thriving Luncheon sponsor!

Explore our sponsorship opportunities >> https://childrenatrisk.org/event/survivingtothriving-el-paso/

❤️State of El Paso Children - Surviving to Thriving Luncheon
❤️Wednesday, October 16th at noon
❤️Hotel Paso Del Norte

We're thrilled to invite you to the PN-3 Collaborative's first Open Meeting of the year, presented in collaboration with Texans Care For Children and TexProtects - Champions for Safe Children. Join us to hear from state agencies and engage in deep-dive conversations on early childhood, family supports, and child & maternal health.

REGISTER >> https://ow.ly/VXiW50SLq8k

Join us for the State of El Paso Children - Surviving to Thriving Luncheon on Wednesday, October 16th at noon at the historic Hotel Paso Del Norte. This event is dedicated to creating a future where every child in the El Paso region thrives.

This year is extra special as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary. We will focus on the critical importance of child advocacy to enact systems change that will have a long-term positive impact on children in our community.

Purchase tickets today at childrenatrisk.org/event/survivingtothriving-el-paso/

Let's make a difference for the children of El Paso. See you there! ❤️

Using purposeful play and reflective conversation, Coach Gaffney is making waves in and we can't wait to hear what he says during the panel discussion on Building Bridges: Effective Strategies for Parent Engagement in Early Education!

Join us! Learn more and register (for free) today >> https://ow.ly/mT5y50SGtft
Learn more about Coach Gaffney's approach: https://ow.ly/Fr3S50SGtfw

My, how the time flies when you're having fun - We're just over halfway through our midyear campaign! We're so grateful to the many who have donated already. Your support is the engine that drives our success.

There are only THREE WEEKS left to double your impact for Texas children! Support our work before August 16th and your gift will be matched up to $10,000. Together, let's cross the finish line and make a lasting impact for generations to come.

Give today >> https://childrenatrisk.org/give/

Thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker at the upcoming Education Summit is the one and only, Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora! As the first female Superintendent of TISD and the first Hispanic Superintendent of Tomball ISD, she has been a trailblazer in education for over 37 years.

Join us on Aug 8th to hear her discuss "Reimagining Education: Pathways to Equity and Inclusion!"
Learn more and register >> https://ow.ly/sZnN50SGsee

Join us on August 8th for this free learning opportunity!

With sessions structured around dismantling barriers and building bridges, this year's Education Summit is one that you won't want to miss. Tune in as we dive into conversations on family engagement, equity, and college &career readiness.

Learn more and register!
>> https://childrenatrisk.org/event/2024-education-summit/

10% of all kids born in America are born in Texas. How we care for Texan kids will have a BIG impact not only within our state but across the nation. Will you join us in speaking out ?
Make a midyear gift today >> https://childrenatrisk.org/

We are excited to announce that the Trellis Foundation has awarded CHILDREN AT RISK a generous $50,000 grant to support our state wide Opportunity Youth & Young Adult Advocacy efforts!

At CHILDREN AT RISK, we leverage our reach to develop impactful policy recommendations and work to inform policymakers. As we gear up for the 89th Legislative Session, our focus will be on advocating for Opportunity Youth & Young Adults—those between the ages of 16-24 who are neither in school nor employed.

The term "Opportunity Youth" is relatively new, and it’s important to educate legislators about the unique challenges this population faces. These young people urgently need housing, nutritional support, mental and physical health care, educational opportunities, and pathways to careers that provide a living wage. While we know many teens and young adults are struggling, there is a significant lack of localized data on how many youth and young adults have become disconnected.

This grant will enable us to continue our vital work in advocating for these young individuals, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Thank you, Trellis Foundation, for partnering with us in this critical mission!

📢 Exciting news! The PN3 Collaborative's first open meeting of the year is here! We’re all invited hear updates from ECI, PEI and TWC and participate in breakout sessions. Let’s make a difference together!

Register >> https://ow.ly/HTYZ50SwfiJ

We're preparing for the 89th Legislative Session and one thing is clear: We have a Texas-sized problem when it comes to how our children are doing. We're ready for the uphill climb, but we'll need all the support we can get to keep the focus on kids next session.

Will you join us in this work and make a mid-year gift today?
>> https://childrenatrisk.org/

📣Calling all press!

June was a BIG month for immigration policy, and we need to talk about it. We've gathered statewide advocates from American Families United, GHIRP - Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, and American Business Immigration Coalition - ABIC to dive into what the recent executive orders mean for Texas families and our economy.

Tune in at 11 AM CT!

Thrilled to attend National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers' first-ever Power-Sharing Convening! We've joined advocates from across Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Florida to chat about infants and toddlers, while exploring collaborations at both the state and local levels.

Our summer professional development is in full swing in ! Join our incredible Texas A+ Coaches for a deep-dive into elementary vocabulary and classroom core essentials. Happening TOMORROW!

Learn more >> https://ow.ly/Qr4950Sp95F
Register >> https://ow.ly/KkLv50Sp95A

We only have TWO HOURS until we kick off our 5th annual National Immigration Summit! After all of the news in the immigration advocacy space this month, we can't wait to hear what our invited panelists have to say.

Have we mentioned that the one, the only, Astou Thiane of ImmSchools will join us to deliver a special keynote presentation?

It's not too late to register (for FREE): https://ow.ly/NAuK50SmrMJ
Learn more about Astou: https://ow.ly/kefu50SmrME