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Health & Nutrition

WebSep 6, 2023 | Basic Needs, C@R Blog, Equity, Health & Nutrition, Parenting. Nutrition is an important part of a child’s development. Eating and maintaining a …

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2024 Latino Child Health Initiative Report

WebLatinos account for 48% of the population in Harris County Precinct 2 and are a rising majority in Texas.¹ Latinos now make up the largest population in Texas at …

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Rest & Resilience Securing Children’s Well-Being Through Sleep

WebSleep is an essential ingredient in children’s long-term health and development, yet at least 1 in 3 US children are not getting enough. In the most recent …

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Thought Leaders Convene for Second-Annual Border Health Summit

WebOn April 7, Children at Risk and Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) presented their second annual Border Health Summit to explore the intersection of …

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How Caregivers Can Be Aware of – and Support – Their Child’s …

WebChildren’s mental health is a key element of child wellbeing, one that is too often neglected. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five US children aged 12-17 had …

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Student Mental Health in the time of COVID-19

WebIN THE TIME OF COVID: Student Mental Health. Mental health is an important issue that affects students every day. Having access to mental health services can reduce the …

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Dr. Robert Sanborn

WebDr. Sanborn is a noted leader, advocate, and activist for education and children and the President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK. He earned his undergraduate degree at Florida State University and his doctorate at Columbia University in New York City. Before entering the non-profit sector, he had a distinguished career in higher education at

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The Moment of Truth: Do We Care if Poor Kids Have Medical …

WebHealth coverage for children means a lot more than a yearly doctor’s visit. Children with health coverage have better school attendance, higher educational …

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Chronic Absenteeism In Texas

WebChronic absenteeism negatively impacts a student’s ability to learn and decreases the likelihood that students will graduate on time, which hinders Texas’s ability …

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The Importance of Structured Sleep for Children Blog

WebSleep plays a critical role in development in children; it allows for their bodies to recharge and retain the information they have learned throughout the day. In toddlers, …

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Preventing Food Insecurity in Texas: How to Implement a School …

WebMost foods are prepackaged drinks or foods, and uncut fruits and vegetables, allowing schools to meet local and state health codes. With the Action Pack, you can …

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When Schools Close & Parents Lose Jobs, Kids Go Hungry

WebLack of access to consistent, quality food can increase a child’s risk of developing health conditions such as anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, and …

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The Social Determinates of Childhood Sleep Blog

WebNeighborhood Factors . These include things like neighborhood characteristics, bedroom environment, and broader issues such as systemic racism. …

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The Future of San Antonio: Investing in the Long-Term Outcomes …

WebFebruary 23 @ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. 2024 Equity Summit. 2024 Anti-Human Trafficking Summit. The Future of San Antonio: Investing in the Long-term Social Determinants of …

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