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Immigration

New Report Reveals the Scale of State Violence Inflicted on Migrant Children and Families under Operation Lone Star

CDF-TX is deeply concerned about the severe and life-threatening mistreatment of migrant children and their families by law enforcement agencies carrying out Operation Lone Star in our state, and about the fact that many of these migrants—who fear persecution, torture, or death in their home countries—are being denied the legal right under U.S. and international law to apply for asylum.

September 24, 2024 | Texas

Charity

Celebration of Joy: Honoring Our Legacy and Building Our Future

On October 24, 2024, we are hosting the 2024 CDF-Texas' Celebration of Joy— Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future! We are also celebrating 25 years of serving Texas children, youth and families.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Texas

Child Health

Submitted Testimony to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services

In a state where over half of our children rely on Medicaid for healthcare, it's imperative that we strive for a system that makes accessing Medicaid as simple as possible for eligible children. However, our current system falls short, burdening families with unnecessary complexities and errors.

May 14, 2024 | Texas

Children’s Defense Fund Files Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Federal Lawsuit Challenging Texas’ ‘Drag Ban’ Legislation

Washington, DC — The national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) has filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Texas Senate Bill 12.

April 18, 2024 | Texas

‘Black Empowerment Festival’ to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Galveston’s African American Community

Black Empowerment Fest: Roots & Resilience will also feature a Black History talent show and multiple events aimed at improving the mental health of Galveston’s Black residents.

February 21, 2024 | Texas

Child Poverty

The Child Tax Credit: Moving Forward

The new Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act doesn’t include all of the improvements that were part of that expansion, but it is still an important step that will benefit approximately 16 million young people—including more than one in three Black and Brown children under 17.

February 2, 2024 | Texas

Education

The Fight Against Texas’ HB 900 is a Fight for Public Education

“We must ensure our students attend schools that are safe, supportive, and fully funded.”

February 1, 2024 | Texas

Education

CDF-Texas, Partners Urge TX School Districts to Refrain from Rating Library Books According to HB 900

On Monday, nine organizations, including CDF-TX, sent more than 1,200 superintendents in Texas a letter informing them HB 900 book ratings imposed on booksellers cannot be enforced at this time.

January 29, 2024 | Texas

Houston Children’s Sabbath

Children’s Sabbath is a multi-faith event that encourages places of worship to center their prayers, religious messages, and education programs around the needs and urgent problems that young people face. Additionally, Children’s Sabbath encourages communities to respond with outreach and advocacy to inspire new, year-round efforts dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.

Sunday, January 28th, 2024

Texas

CDF-Texas to Celebrate ‘Children’s Sabbath’ in Houston on January 28th

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas will join community members and activists to celebrate Children’s Sabbath at Trinity East United Methodist Church, in Third Ward.

January 26, 2024 | Texas