Children at Risk
Public Policy OfficesTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Children at Risk is a Houston-based nonprofit focused on improving children's well-being by examining the factors that shape their lives. It conducts research, analyzes public policy, and engages in education, collaboration, and advocacy to translate findings into guidance for lawmakers on health, safety, and economic conditions that affect children. The organization also tracks indicators of child well-being and communicates these trends through a public-facing publication. Its work targets public policymakers, families, journalists, and community leaders across Texas, helping them understand the challenges facing children and how policy choices influence outcomes. Based in Houston, the organization operates within the public policy sphere and emphasizes evidence-based analysis to inform decision-making. In 2025 it hosted education-focused events and discussions to connect families, journalists, policymakers, and educators around education policy implications.