January 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Human Trafficking Advocacy Day Online January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, and it also marks the beginning of Texas’ 87th Legislative Session. In the midst of a global pandemic, the illegal and reprehensible industry of victimizing and exploiting women, children, and men is still going strong. Please join CHILDREN AT RISK virtually with our legislative champions to thank […]
August 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The Resegregation of American Schools: The Economics of Inequity Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC), in partnership with CHILDREN AT RISK, will host their annual education summit on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. This summit will hone in on the economics that encourage the legacy of school segregation to continue in the 21st century, and will explore innovative ways schools can better reflect increasingly diverse student […] Free
September 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2021 Anti-Trafficking Summit: Common Data & Common Ground Join Children at Risk and the Texas Family Leadership Council for our annual Anti-Trafficking Summit on September 10, 2021 from 10 AM – 1 PM CT. This year, anti-trafficking experts will gather to discuss the need for standardized data, common language and definitions, and more rigorous and inclusive measures of impact. We’ll also explore social […] Free
September 22, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The State of Latinx Children in America There are over 18 million Latinx or Hispanic children living in the United States. Latinx children come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and countries of origin, and there are pronounced differences in their well-being. On September 22nd, CHILDREN AT RISK, in collaboration with The Children’s Partnership, present “The State of Latinx Children in […] Free
October 29, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Food Insecurity Summit CHILDREN AT RISK and Texas Family Leadership Council, in partnership with American Heart Association, Save the Children, and Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is imagining a world where no child goes hungry. This Food Insecurity Summit will envision these possibilities while bringing attention to those already paving the way in innovation, particularly within rural […] Free
February 24, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Children at Risk // The State of Black Children in Texas Online The second annual State of Black Children summit will again explore the challenges Black children face growing up in Texas. From access to high-quality education to healthy environments, this event will highlight the work already underway to create more equitable opportunities for children and prepare attendees with best practices to support Black children from cradle […] free
March 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A Fighting Chance: Summit on Basic Needs and Child Success Online This virtual summit will explore the challenges today’s families face in meeting their child’s basic needs from access to food, shelter, and even a good night’s sleep. We’ll hear from experts on the frontlines serving families pre & post-pandemic, explore how they innovated to meet children’s needs in the pandemic, and learn what we can […] free
April 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Policy Roundtable Online CHILDREN AT RISK is hosting virtual policy roundtables in 10 major cities around Texas throughout April. During the roundtables, C@R will be discussing their report on race equity and Texas Rising Star as well as reviewing best strategies going into the 88th legislative session. We will also be sharing new data from our Child Care […]
May 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Annual Early Childhood Education Summit: Supporting Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow Hosted by Children at Risk: A quality and sustainable early childhood education system is essential to our state’s economy. Join child care providers, advocates, parents, and business leaders to discuss the challenges facing the early childhood workforce and the consequences for the Texas workforce as a whole. Free
June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am National Immigration Summit: Centering the Needs of Children and Families This third annual Immigration Summit will explore the unique challenges facing immigrant children and their families. Join us to learn about child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration. Our summit will bring together child advocates and experts from across the […]