From our partners Texans Care for Children, #Texas has taken some critical first steps to serve the educational and developmental needs of young children with disabilities, but our state has much more work to do to help these children thrive. txchildren.org/texas-needs-to…

The Legislature should make sure more Texas families — especially in rural areas — have access to voluntary home visiting programs like Nurse-Family Partnership. texastribune.org/2024/07/25/tex… #txlege

The Texas School Readiness Dashboard shows that Texas has work to do to improve access to these voluntary home visiting programs. txreadykids.org/positive/

The Texas Legislature can support employers — and families — by investing in the state's child care scholarship program next session. #TXlege

When little kids in Texas go hungry, they're less likely to be ready for school. One way state leaders can help is by ensuring that kids who are eligible for SNAP are able to sign up. Visit the Texas School Readiness Dashboard to learn more: TXreadykids.org. #TXlege

.David Feigen is at the Capitol for today's hearing on ways to improve "early literacy and numeracy outcomes in Pre-Kindergarten through the third grade." #TXlege #TXed

The data show that when Texas students attend pre-k, they are much more likely to be kindergarten-ready and demonstrate early literacy skills. #TXlege #TXed

Texas policymakers need to support child care teachers — the workforce behind the workforce! #TXlege

More and more Texas kids are waiting for health coverage! The Legislature should invest in the technology needed to get the eligibility system working properly and get kids the health care they need. #TXlege

So grateful y’all could be with us today!

Couldn’t help myself and dropped by #TribFest24 to check out the conversation on child care!

Armando Walle Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D ChildCareAssociates Texas Workforce Commission Tamitha shares, “I can’t sleep at night” because of the families who call her and can’t get care for their children. She also shares that providers are “bleeding out” right now and can barely keep their doors open. This is a crisis, but solvable with action this session. #txlege

Texas families need the Legislature to make child care a priority next session! Check out our brand new policy brief — and join us at the Texas House hearing on child care tomorrow! #TXlege David Feigen txchildren.org/tx-legislature…

At #Tribfest24, Armando Walle took the stage and called on lawmakers to act. With a budget surplus and 80,000+ kids waiting for childcare scholarships, we have the opportunity to significantly invest in Texas children. Together, we can make Texas the best place to raise a child.

As the #txlege holds its first interim hearing on child care today, I’m excited to share our new policy brief on how Texas can help families access high-quality child care this session! Filled with data, stories from parents, and more. Check it out: bit.ly/4egxrYD

Hear from @Blahaosborne and colleagues on Sept 17 Two O'clock ET on the recent National Academies report exploring the challenges many young children face in accessing the conditions and resources necessary for healthy development. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The #TXLege IRED committee is hosting an interim hearing on child care this afternoon and our very own Kim Kofron has submitted written testimony. Read her testimony! >> bit.ly/3XAdC9g Tune in to catch the live remarks! >> house.texas.gov/videos

Thank you to Chair Angie Chen Button for the excellent hearing yesterday on access to child care. Here's a helpful rundown of the discussion: star-telegram.com/news/politics-… #TXlege

It’s time! Register today for this year’s Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit. bit.ly/3Xb9BaX

Update on TX Senate hearings on kids' issues: TODAY: NRED Com. hearing but postponed child care to future hearing WED: Ed Com. hearing on "early readiness" in pre-k—5th grade & more WED: HHS Com. hearing on mental health services to keep kids out of foster care & more #TXlege