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We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow.

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Welcoming Manda Lopez Klein and Knox Kimberly to Our Board!

We're excited to announce our new board members!

Manda Lopez Klein has 20 years of experience as an early childhood administrator and advocate. She currently serves as the Vice President of Business Development for Teachstone in Lubbock.

Knox Kimberly has been one of our close partners for several years in our efforts to support kids in foster care. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations for Upbring, leading the Texas faith-based nonprofit organization’s work on public policy in partnership with a wide range of statewide stakeholders.

Announcing the Recipients of Our 2020 Census Grants 

With the 2020 Census just a couple months away — and funding for many children's programs dependent on an accurate count ([link removed]) — we're pleased to announce that we've awarded grants to the following organizations to help educate parents about counting all Texas kids:

AVANCE Houston

City of McAllen

Children's Defense Fund - Texas

Easterseals Coalition Serving Texas

YWCA El Paso del Norte 

Voices for Children of San Antonio

Williamson County and Cities Health District

Bachman Lake Together / The Dallas Foundation

If you work with families and children, we encourage you to download the posters and other resources on our 2020 Census webpage ([link removed]) to help get out the word.

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New Resources for Texas Doctors, Foundations, Policymakers, and Others on Early Childhood "Brain-Building" 

In partnership with the Episcopal Health Foundation, we're pleased to release two new publications to support early childhood brain-building in Texas.

Opportunities to Integrate Early Childhood Brain-Building Models into Texas Health Centers and Pediatric Practices ([link removed]): This publication provides a brief introduction to four models: Reach Out and Read, Video Interaction Project, CenteringPregnancy and CenteringParenting, and HealthySteps. 

Early Childhood Profile and Availability of Brain-Building Services in Three Texas Regions ([link removed]): ([link removed]) This policy brief examines demographics, the children's uninsured rate, maternal mental health services, home-visiting, Early Head Start, and more in the Central Texas, East Texas, and Upper Gulf regions.

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Donor Spotlight: Lakeshore Learning Materials

With our 2020 Founder’s Award Luncheon ([link removed]) right around the corner, we couldn’t be more thrilled to spotlight Lakeshore Learning Materials as part of the second installment in our new Donor Spotlight series.

We recently interviewed Lakeshore's Rick Lozano and his team to learn more about their organization, what keeps them motivated, and why they choose to support Texans Care for Children. Here’s what they said. ([link removed])

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Today's the LAST DAY to Sponsor our Founder's Award Luncheon If You Want to Be Recognized in the Print Invitation

We're looking forward to seeing you and celebrating Jacquie Porter and Dr. David Lakey on March 5th at our Founder's Award Luncheon ([link removed]).

Ticket sales will start soon, so keep an eye out!

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Texas Children's Policy Roundup

Our brief: Include Our Youngest Kids as Texas Communities Utilize New Student Mental Health Resources ([link removed])

Our brief: How Texas Early Childhood Advocates Can Leverage the Family First Act ([link removed])

Our blog post: Report: Uninsured Rate for Texas Kids Under Age 6 is a Big Problem ([link removed])

Our upcoming event: Community Event in Houston on Feb. 10 with the Texas Campaign about Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care ([link removed])

Our tweet: Foster Children Are Still Sleeping in State Offices Amid Shortage of Homes ([link removed])

Our team in the news: Texas Foster Care Sees Rise in Abuse, Neglect Violations ([link removed])

Our team in the news: To Help Improve Lives of Foster Kids, CPS Agrees to Smaller Caseloads ([link removed])

Our team in the news: Texas HHS Expands Child Care Search Site to Help Families Find Quality Care ([link removed])

From our Cover Texas Now (CTN) coalition:

CTN two-pager: Texas Lege Must Reduce the Uninsured Rate ([link removed])

CTN blog post: Update on Health Care Repeal Lawsuit by Texas Attorney General and the Trump Administration ([link removed])

CTN 2020 Texas Voter Guide: Health Care Questions for Candidates ([link removed])

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