Texans Care for Children
@putkids1st
We're a statewide non-partisan policy organization. We drive policy change to improve the lives of Texas children today for a stronger Texas tomorrow.
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https://txchildren.org 20-04-2009 19:03:46
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Our very own Lauren McKenzie will be testifying today on the importance of strengthening pre-k, supporting emergent bilingual learners, and ensuring children have enriching environments prior to pre-k. Learn more here: bit.ly/3B21ogH #txlege #txed
Important points by David Lakey on how prevention of #mentalhealth concerns can come via supports not typically considered mental health interventions at all, such as evidence-based home visiting programs and other family-centered approaches. #TXlege Kate Murphy
Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay open <--- New health and human services reporting from T.L. Langford! texastribune.org/2024/09/19/tex…
Great news! Texas faith leaders are calling on the Legislature to make child care funding a priority during the next legislative session. Details from Texas Impact: texasimpact.org/2025-2026-legi… #TXlege