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CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Advocates Advancing Youth Well-Being

This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy: Through Their Eyes’ highlights the shared commitment of CDF-Texas, youth advocates, and lawmakers to improving the well-being of children across the Lone Star State.

October 6, 2025 | Texas

Jabryn Carston

Education

Advocate for Immigrant Students’ Access to Higher Education in Texas

During the recent Texas legislative session, some lawmakers proposed legislation that would have limited the provisions of the Texas Dream Act so that Texas high school graduates who are undocumented could no longer qualify for in-state tuition.

September 19, 2025 | Texas

Loretta Burns

The Honorable James Talarico

Child Welfare

CDF-Texas Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors After Illegal Deportation Attempts from Texas

Over Labor Day weekend, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt its plans to deport more than 600 unaccompanied children to Guatemala.

September 4, 2025 | Texas

Virtual

National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration Training for TX CDF Partners

We invite you to take this as an opportunity to mobilize your congregations and community for children. Children’s Sabbath is truly a call to worship through action, especially in these times. Our resources invite you to organize for children.

August 19, 2025

Texas | Virtual

Immigration

Defend Birthright Citizenship for All Children Born in Texas

On his first day back in office, President Trump announced Executive Order 14160,i which purports to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. Under this order, a child would be denied citizenship at birth if their father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and their mother is either unlawfully or temporarily present in the U.S.

Charity

A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Texas 2025

Join us as we spotlight the creative spirit and leadership of young people, while also recognizing the recipients of the Advocate for Joy Award and Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award – individuals who embody a deep commitment to justice, joy, and child well-being.

October 9, 2025

Texas

CDF Cares: Resource Assistance for Central Texas Flooding

Whether you're seeking support or looking for ways to help, we’ve compiled a list of trusted resources and partners responding to this crisis across Central Texas.

July 10, 2025 | Texas