News and Discussions

The latest news and discussions on the topics of family health, parent education and child development.

Legislative session focus on education and in-home programs

Legislative session focus on education and in-home programs Category: News June 21, 2019 The 2019 Texas legislative session was an important one for Any Baby Can. Many issues that directly affect our services and clients were on the agenda for bills or funding. Throughout session, we worked closely with Texas Council for Community Centers, Easterseals…

Helping parents improve and thrive through education

Helping parents improve and thrive through education Category: News March 8, 2019 Angelica Guerrero-Fuentes, Lead Bilingual Home Parent Educator for Any Baby Can’s Parents as Teachers Program, has been with us for 16 years and time after time has demonstrated her belief in the ability for parents to improve and thrive through education. This year,…

40th Anniversary Benefit Concert Features Shinyribs and Charley Crockett

40th Anniversary Benefit Concert Features Shinyribs and Charley Crockett Category: News February 26, 2019 Any Baby Can, the Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families so children can succeed, announces its 40th Anniversary Benefit Concert. The event will be held at the Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live) at The Moody Theater on Friday, May 3,…

Closing in on $1M Goal for Childhood Cancer Support

Founders of the Harvest Classic set a goal in their inaugural year to raise $1 million by 2020. Proceeds from this year’s rally brought the total close to $750,000.

Making Memories at Camp Grey Dove

Making Memories at Camp Grey Dove Category: News June 18, 2018 This year, during the first week of June, 33 campers had a blast at our week-long, overnight summer camp. All of them had something in common – each camper has a sibling affected by cancer. Camp Grey Dove allows campers to process emotions and…

Any Baby Can Goes to Europe!

Any Baby Can Goes to Europe! Category: News May 24, 2018 Any Baby Can Chief Programs Officer, Alexandra Alfau, took a short break from overseeing our programs to share her knowledge on early childhood intervention (ECI) with the Republic of Georgia! Georgia, a small country that borders Turkey Russia and Armenia, was a part of…

Recognizing Passion and Commitment to Service

Recognizing Passion and Commitment to Service Category: News May 7, 2018 Each year, Any Baby Can honors one of its staff members with the Ruth Wells Award. Ruth Wells is a Family Education Instructor who’s been with Any Baby Can for 34 years! In her name, this award allows Any Baby Can to recognize a…

CHIP Update: Texas gets $135 million in extension funding

CHIP Update: Texas gets $135 million in extension funding Category: News December 19, 2017 This Christmas, families who rely on the Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) will not be getting notices warning them that their children will be losing healthcare. Thanks to a $135 million funding extension delivered to Texas via the federal Centers for Medicare…

This is What the Harvest Classic Rally is All About

This is What the Harvest Classic Rally is All About Category: News November 14, 2017 For 15 years Harvest Classic has been building a legacy of hope for families facing cancer in Central Texas. Created by Russell Duke and several close friends, Harvest Classic is a motorcycle rally held each fall in Luckenbach, TX benefitting…

Any Baby Can’s Core Values

Our core values are the promises we make to each other and our community. They have been updated as part of our strategic planning process.

To 50 And Beyond: Any Baby Can’s Strategic Plan

Announcing Any Baby Can’s strategic plan, focused on team cohesion, internal systems, advocacy, and expanding community engagement.

Referring Patients to Our Services

We partner with doctors and medical professionals to connect families with the right program. Learn about eligibility, referral process, and insurance.

Helping Moms and Babies with Robots

Any Bay Can is implementing Robotics Process Automation to eliminate data entry tasks and improve efficiency, allowing nurses to spend more time with moms and babies.

Mental Health for Babies and Young Children

Any Baby Can launches groundbreaking endeavor in Texas to create a positive environment for the mental health of infants and young children.

Group Volunteering: Tips and Benefits

Group volunteering is a rewarding way to get coworkers or friends out in community to help local nonprofits while gaining valuable skills and experiences.

Family-to-Family Giving

Group and family giving opportunities make for great holiday traditions. Find out how Adopt-a-Family eases the burden on parents every year.
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Impact of Funding for Preventative Women’s Health 

Learn how a three-year grant from the United Health Foundation improved our women’s health outcomes, reduced maternal mortality, and supported the mental health of women.
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Reflections on 2023 Health of Women and Children Report

The new America’s Health Rankings 2023 Health of Women and Children Report by the United Health Foundation underscores the importance of our work.

LEADERS IN FAMILY SERVICES

We foster strong, resilient families to reach their full potential. We adapt and respond as the needs of families in our community evolve.