SUPPOrting Texas Families ThRough COVID-19 & Beyond
As Texas families are told to stay home as they deal with job losses and other challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Texas nonprofits and service providers are working together to support families during this difficult time.
SmartParents.org will now serve as a place of information for Texas families and nonprofits to share resources and tips to help parents deal with the coronavirus crisis. Please visit our resources page, watch our live interviews with child experts, or learn about our Coronavirus Children's Resiliency Collaborative (C-CRC) and our Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) linked below.
RESOURCE DATABASE
Updated daily, find our collection of COVID-19 information and resources for parents and families from online learning tools, to health hotlines, ways to keep kids entertained and so much more!
Growing up in america
Check out the video recordings of our recently re-launched podcast. Join our CEO & President, Dr. Bob Sanborn, and other child advocates and experts as they discuss what it’s like to be a kid Growing Up in America.
Collaboratives
We’ve brought together advocates and leaders from throughout Texas to participate in two distinct collaboratives to advocate for Texas’ most vulnerable children: The Coronavirus Children’s Resiliency Collaborative, and the Texas Family Leadership Council.
Meals Maps
To support local families, we have partnered with many Houston area food providers to create a customizable map that allows families to search for all nearby meal distribution sites in the Greater Houston Area.
Looking to Engage More?
Head over to childrenatrisk.org to view our latest research on how the coronavirus is affecting Texas children & families, view our resource database for nonprofits, and read our latest policy recommendations.
HELP US SUPPORT TEXAS CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Amid these uncertain and extenuating circumstances, CHILDREN AT RISK relies on our friends and supporters more than ever. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation and enable us to continue supporting Texas children and families.