Children at Risk

Each month, TXFLC members gather virtually for conversations around the timely work shaping Texas families, communities, and nonprofit organizations.

Last month, members were joined by Ankit Sanghavi and Amy Minze of Texas Health Institute for a preview of the new Texas Health Insights Dashboard, an interactive tool that brings together 80+ county-level indicators to help Texans better understand community health and access across the state.

Explore the newly released dashboard: https://data.texashealthinstitute.org/

This Thursday at 10:00 a.m. CT, TXFLC will continue the conversation with a discussion on research-backed recommendations for the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.

Join us - Learn more and get involved by reaching out to Shannon Epner at [email protected].

Leading partners of the Texas Prenatal-to-Three Collaborative gathered in Austin this week to talk strategy, dig into narrative change, and explore where their focus should be to truly make Texas the best place to be born and to raise a family.

It was great to have Odd Duck facilitate this powerful, multi-day convening of Children at Risk, Texans Care For Children, and TexProtects.

More updates to come soon! In the meantime, learn more about Texas PN-3’s current priorities, policy recommendations, and past accomplishments at https://texaspn3collaborative.org/

Community drives impact, and we’re seeing it through Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity's ELQN!

As of May 31st, the Early Learning Quality Network has supported 1,865 caregivers, engaged 5,835 community members, and impacted 13,086 children across Harris County.

That’s what happens when families, providers, and community partners come together to strengthen early learning!

Join us for the 2026 ACCOLADES Luncheon as we celebrate excellence in education and explore what helps Texas students thrive. We are honored to welcome Honorary Chair Ric Campo, whose leadership continues to strengthen the connection between business, community, and public education. 📚⭐

Together, we'll celebrate excellence, discuss the state of education in Texas, and look ahead to the release of CHILDREN AT RISK's 2025–2026 Texas School Rankings.

📅 October 16, 2026
📍 Hotel ZaZa Museum District, Houston

Congratulations to our winners of the 2026 Children at Risk Golf Classic! ⛳🏆

Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, committee members, and supporters who helped make this year's tournament such a success. Your generosity and commitment help us create brighter futures for children across Texas.

We look forward to competing alongside you again next year! Interested in securing your team's spot for the 2027 Golf Classic?
➡️ Contact Nely Sanchez for team registration and sponsorship opportunities.

🤍 For the children!

We're thrilled to kick off the Early Childhood Education Summit virtually at 10 AM CT today - Have you registered yet?

Sponsored by H-E-B and presented alongside Texas PN-3 Collaborative Partners and Texas Family Leadership Council, Seeds of Change: How are the Children will take a cross-sectoral approach to asking that exact question. From access to quality and affordable child care to culturally informed supports for children with diverse needs, food security, and family stability, we'll look at the broad conditions that shape child and family well-being.

It's not too late, register NOW and join us as we dive into the many dimensions of early childhood!

>> https://childrenatrisk.org/event/2026-earlychildhoodeducation-summit/

What an incredible day at the Children at Risk Golf Classic! ⛳️💙
Thank you to our golfers, committee, sponsors, silent auction donors, and volunteers for making this event such a success. A special thank you to Melissa Wilson and Fox 26 for their support and for helping make the day even more memorable.
Your generosity and commitment help us create brighter futures for children across Texas. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to seeing you again next year!

Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity's ELQN partners are jumping into June with more community events! ☀️

Join Harris County Public Library, YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON, and EHCEC - East Harris County Empowerment Council for events across Harris County this month as they celebrate everything from the start of summer to fatherhood and community resiliency.

Learn more and find an ELQN event near you on our calendar at childrenatrisk.org/elqn!

Join C@R and our partners at Texas PN-3 Collaborative THIS Thursday at 10 AM CT - We're asking, "How are the children?" as we explore the many dimensions of early childhood and the broader conditions that shape a family's mental and physical well-being. From federal policy and food security to child care access and culturally informed supports for children with diverse needs, cross-sector leaders will examine how these systems intersect and what it takes to help children thrive.

We're excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of experts and advocates who are working every day to improve outcomes for children across Texas. We'll see you in just a few days!

View the agenda:https://childrenatrisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.11.26_ECE-_Summit_Working_Agenda-VF-1.pdf

Register: https://childrenatrisk.org/event/2026-earlychildhoodeducation-summit/