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Under Trump Budget, Nearly 2 Million Kids May Lose After-School Care

Pam Fessler, NPR

Posted on May 2, 2017 · The Trump administration says there's no evidence the program works, but supporters say that thinking is misguided. Some even call it a "godsend."

Tags after school day care low income

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Health & Science

The Menninger Clinic Will Add Therapeutic Angle To After-School Activities

Carrie Feibel

Posted on May 26, 2016 · The Menninger Clinic in Houston, one of country’s top psychiatric hospitals, will create and support a network of after-school programs across the city. The goal is to promote mental health and emotional learning through activities, academics and sports.

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Texas Day Cares Struggle To Stay Open During Coronavirus Outbreak

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 25, 2020 · According to a national survey, 30% of child care providers can’t survive a closure of more than two weeks. Almost one in five can’t survive being closed for any length of time.

Tags child care Coronavirus day care early childhood education NAEYC

Houston Matters

Child Care Centers Struggle Amid Social Distancing Requirements

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on March 23, 2020 · Melanie Johnson of the Collaborative for Children says day cares face financial challenges while providing a service some families have no choice but to rely on.

Tags child care child care providers children Collaborative for Children COVID-19 day care day care centers kids Melanie Johnson

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Will Opportunity Zones Spur Houston Growth?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 13, 2019 · Community leaders say the program, which offers tax incentives for development in economically distressed areas, could have a positive impact on the city, but there are some looming challenges.

Tags Amanda Edwards Assata Richards development economic development gentrification greg abbott low income opportunity zones Sankofa Research Institute U.S. Treasury Department

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Houston Matters

Investigation: Nearly 90 Texas Children Died In Day Care Over The Past Decade

Abner Fletcher

Posted on December 13, 2018 · The investigative report also found that more than 450 children were sexually abused in day cares across the state.

Tags Andrea Ball Austin-American Statesman child abuse children day care day care centers investigation sexually abused

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