News and Discussions
The latest news and discussions on the topics of family health, parent education and child development.
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.
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.
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…
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 Healthy & Fair Start 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…
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…
