News and Discussions
The latest news and discussions on the topics of family health, parent education and child development.
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.
Recognizing Leader in Parent Education
Cora Cramer wins the 2023 Ruth Wells Award, a employee recognition award for her commitment to children and families in Central Texas.
Kids Art Contest Winners!
Our kids art contest was an opportunity for our young clients to share what “family” means to them.
2023 Texas Legislative Session Update
Any Baby Can played a pivotal role in the 2023 legislative session, collaborating with key partners to advocate for well-being of parents and children.
Growth Mindset for Parenting
Growth mindset—the idea that your skills improve through effort, practice and learning—applies to parenting too!
Improving Mother-Baby Outcomes
When a mother is supported in pregnancy and throughout parenthood, the person who benefits the most is the child.
A Little Goes a Long Way in Supporting Children
A little goes a long way in allowing a family to focus on what children need to thrive.
A Legacy Lives on Through Giving
After facing the diagnosis of childhood cancer, the Duke family created a legacy through giving for their daughter Emma.
It Starts With Prevention
Any Baby Can is committed to using our expertise and our voice to advocate for the changes at the legislative level that ultimately benefit families.
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.
Volunteers Get Creative to Help Families
Rather than canceling their annual service projects and trips, Regents School of Austin decided to adapt, refocus and find a way to give back and make a local impact through volunteers.
Brain Development and Early Intervention
Our staff participated in the Brain Story Certification program to gain a deeper understanding of brain development and its impact on lifelong health.
Leader and Advocate of Early Intervention
Any Baby Can’s annual Ruth Wells Award recognizes a staff member’s commitment to service, passion for our work and clients, and dedication to our mission. This year’s winner is physical therapist Lauretta Jackson!
What Unites Our Programs
What connects our work across all programs is that we develop our clients’ self-sufficiency and self- efficacy, and we’re dedicated to delivering quality services to meet that goal.
Client Survey: What Families Say About Our Services
Our client survey identifies ways in which Any Baby Can is supporting families and how our activities ultimately impact the community.
Innovations in Maternal Health
United Health Foundation and Any Baby Can partner to expand maternal care for at-risk women in Texas by improving pregnancy outcomes, decreasing pre-term births, and empowering mothers and their partners to create better futures for themselves and their babies.
A Vision More Powerful Than Ever
Even in challenging times, Any Baby Can is committed to our bold vision and we’ll continue to create stability within families and across our community.
How Our Programs are Adapting
During the Coronavirus pandemic, our staff, volunteers, supporters and client families have adapted, learned new skills and taken on new roles. While programs may be delivered a little bit differently, the value and need for support services is crucial.
