Texans Care for Children
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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.
Austin, Texas
Joined April 2009
Doulas help reduce preterm births, postpartum depression, and other health challenges that are big issues in Texas. The problem is, a lot of TX women don't have access to doulas because the services aren't covered by Medicaid. The #TXlege can fix that!
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About 12% of Texas children lack health insurance, more than double the national average. #TXlege @AlecMendoza20 @EveryTxn
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The Leander school district will slash more than 200 campus-level staff positions — including nearly 150 teachers — and $3 million in salaries from its central office to help reduce its budget deficit. #TXlege #TXed @HeathKeri
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RT @putkids1st: Great @bgrumet column about the need for the Texas Legislature to invest in more child care scholarships this session. Fe…
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Full article about the need for the Legislature to boost YES Waiver funding:
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A fun way to support our team and Texas kids this weekend! 😎
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Let's help keep more Texas kids safely with their families and out of foster care! Supporting kids who are already in foster care is critical, but @K8MurphysLaw urged Texas Senators to also invest in youth mental health services that help keep kids out of foster care. #TXlege
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RT @covertexasnow: Congressional leaders are putting a target on health care for kids, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilitie…
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RT @TheArcofTexas: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) changed Jack’s life—giving him the support he needed at the most critical time. His m…
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The Legislature should adequately fund Early Childhood Intervention for toddlers with disabilities! The budget bill is a great start, with new funding for enrollment growth. But state per-child funding for ECI has fallen by 38% since 2010 when accounting for inflation. #TXlege
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And here's video of Jennifer's testimony about what Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) meant for Jack as a baby — and why the Legislature should adequately fund it. #TXlege
"Without them, I don't know that Jack would be the ballplayer, cowboy, and comedian he is today." Moving testimony from Jennifer about how Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) supported Jack when he was a baby — and why the Legislature should provide adequate funding. #TXlege
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RT @ClaudiaOrdazTX: TX loses $11.4 billion every year due to lack of access to childcare. 60% of nonworking parents say childcare is a top…
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The Texas Legislature should make maternal & infant health a priority! Check out Diana's testimony outlining some of the ways legislators can do that in the state budget: #TXlege
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"Without them, I don't know that Jack would be the ballplayer, cowboy, and comedian he is today." Moving testimony from Jennifer about how Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) supported Jack when he was a baby — and why the Legislature should provide adequate funding. #TXlege
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Kate & Muna are ready to testify on the state budget bill! Since 2021, there’s been a 43% increase in families seeking YES Waiver services for kids with complex mental health challenges — but a 19% decrease in the number of kids served. The #TXlege should provide more funding!
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Kate & Muna are ready to testify on the state budget bill! Since 2021, there’s been a 43% increase in families seeking YES Waiver services for kids with complex mental health challenges — but a 19% decrease in the number of kids served. The #TXlege should provide more funding!
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Governor Abbott's budget proposal is out. He's calling for additional funding for services for kids with complex mental health needs. Here's the full document with his budget recommendations: #TXlege
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