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.
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.
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.
Our Vision: Investing in Child Development
Our Vision: Investing in Child Development Category: News Date of Publication May 7, 2020 Children are our future. Not only as parents, but as a community. We know that a child’s brain is malleable and a focus on child development has tremendous individual and societal effects. Because parental care and stress has lasting impact on…
We Love Your Enthusiasm and Commitment!
We Love Your Enthusiasm and Commitment! Category: News March 11, 2020 Each year, one Any Baby Can employee is honored with the Ruth Wells Award, recognizing his or her commitment to service, passion for our work and clients, and dedication to our mission. The award is named after Ruth Wells, a Family Education Instructor who…
Our Vision: Prioritizing Healthy Families
Our Vision: Prioritizing Healthy Families Category: News January 10, 2020 Everyone has a different definition of what it means to “be healthy.” That could mean exercising or eating healthy foods; it could mean taking vitamins or going to annual well checks. In broad terms, being “healthy” means making choices that improve your overall health. Choosing…
The Joy of Family-to-Family Giving
The Joy of Family-to-Family Giving Category: News December 19, 2019 Family Giving Opportunity Gifts certainly are not the only part of the holiday season. The holidays are about family, togetherness, sharing gratitude and reflecting on faith and tradition. But for families who may be feeling overwhelmed or having to make decisions about paying medical bills,…
Our Vision: Empowering Parents
Our Vision: Empowering Parents Category: News November 14, 2019 Over the last year, we engaged in a strategic planning process to clarify our commitment to the community and our role in helping clients achieve family well-being. We honed in on a vision of the community that we aspire to create: A community that empowers parents,…
Skills and Confidence for the Future
Skills and Confidence for the Future Category: News September 17, 2019 Roxana wants the best for her family. As a single mom, she works hard, has heaps of ambition, and strives to be a good role model for her three kids. She understands her children innately and loves them deeply. Her daughter Alondra is her oldest…
New Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities
New Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities Category: News September 4, 2019 This month marks the end of our 40th anniversary celebrations and the start of our new fiscal year. Over the last several months, Any Baby Can has been engaged in a strategic planning process led by Mission Capital. We gathered data, conducted a client…
A Trailblazer in Early Childhood Intervention
Dr. Vargas-Baron's personal story and leadership was foundational to the agency's direction and our work today.
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…
