Immigration
Children’s Defense Fund-Texas, youth and immigrant advocates, faith communities, and members of Texas’ business community warn a recent lawsuit and settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the state could harm both immigrant students and Texas’ economic future.
Child Health
On Monday, North Texas families will gather at Friendship-West Baptist Church to discuss how potential cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could impact the region’s children.
Child Health
Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-Texas) and its youth and immigrant advocacy partners warn that President Donald Trump’s decision to reopen detention facilities in Texas to jail immigrant families could create an array of negative physical and mental impacts for children.
Immigration
Children’s Defense Fund and Children’s Defense Fund-Texas have endorsed the American Dream and Promise Act, legislation that would grant permanent protections to Dreamers, immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children, as well as individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
Child Health
The study found nearly one in three rural children in Texas depend on Medicaid. More than 239,000 children in Texas’ small towns rely on Medicaid/CHIP coverage.
Next week, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas will hold its inaugural Celebration of Joy ceremony to honor Texans who are bringing joy to communities, youth, and families across the Lone Star State.
Immigration
AUSTIN, TX—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases that will largely determine the futures of hundreds of thousands of children and their families in Texas.
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.
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.
Education
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.