News and Discussions

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

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.

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.

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…

What’s up with CHIP? How the Children’s Health Insurance Program Affects Texans

What’s up with CHIP? How the Children’s Health Insurance Program Affects Texans Category: News November 12, 2017 Lately, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides low-cost health insurance to roughly 9 million children and hundreds of thousands of pregnant women who don’t qualify for Medicaid, but…

Our 2016 Ruth Wells Award Winner

Our 2016 Ruth Wells Award Winner Category: News December 12, 2016 For three years, we have gathered as an Any Baby Can team, and in many ways a family, to select one employee whose performance and dedication have been truly remarkable. Based on demonstrations of commitment to service, passion for their work and our clients,…

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