News and Discussions

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

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.

Looking Back & Moving Forward with Veronda Durden

President & CEO Veronda L. Durden shares some key successes from the last year, and a look ahead at serving families in Central Texas.
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Child, Family and Community

Anthony DeGraw from Integris and Any Baby Can’s Isabel Cobo discuss the connection between child, family and community.
Any Baby Can group of staff and partners

Collaboration to Best Serve Families

In order to deliver on our mission and provide a well-rounded approach to a family’s needs, we work with community groups and develop partnerships with organizations
Isabel, the Ruth Wells Award Winner 2022, in orange with her teammates and coworkers beside her in an exterior.

Commitment and Passion

Isabel Cobo wins the 2022 Ruth Wells Award, recognizing her commitment to early intervention for children in Central Texas.
Our Volunteer Coordinator with our CHCP volunteers.

Volunteering That Makes an Impact

Our volunteers are passionate about helping parents and children, and shared 1,700 hours of their time and talent with us this year.
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Mental Health at Every Visit

Any Baby Can is supporting the mental health of parents in all of our programs, at all of our visits to provide comprehensive, whole family support.
Staff members with encouraging signs at a Healthy Fair Start graduation.

Building a Sense of Community

Our sense of community comes from one common interest: your child. And this community plays a vital role in parental success and family well-being.

A Platform and a Voice

Two clients join our board, adding voice and depth of perspective. These women bring valuable professional experience and personal experience to strengthen our work supporting families and children.

The Role and Need for Community

Community plays a role in family health and, more broadly, in family well-being. A family’s network helps improve health equity, access to health resources, and lives of children, parents and caregivers.

Update on Texas Legislative Session

We supported bills in the Texas legislative session aimed at improving funding for early intervention, Medicaid eligibility, and access to home-visiting services.

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.