Milagros are Dreams for the Future
At every festival children make little “milagritos” expressing their wishes and hopes for the future. From dreams about college to expressions of love for family or fear of bullies, each child tells us how the world feels to them.
How will you be involved?
• Sponsor the festival
• Participate in planning
• Provide Volunteers
• Promote the celebration
• Loan equipment and experts
• Sponsor an activity at the festival
TEXAS KIDS COUNT REPORT FINDINGS
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Texas ranks 43rd among states for child wellbeing.
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1 of every 10 children in the U.S. lives in Texas.
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18% of children live in poverty, compared to the national rate of 16%.
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48% of Texas children are Hispanic/Latino.
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29% of Texas children are non-Hispanic White.
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12% of Texas children are Black.
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5% are Asian and 11% are of other groups.
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While poverty rates have improved for many children, Latinos and Blacks have disproportionately high poverty rates.
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9% of children under 6 lack health insurance
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For Hispanic children the uninsured rate is 15.9%, almost three times the national average.
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1.7 million children face food insecurity
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Only 49% of of Texas third graders meet grade level standards
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Only 41% of 4th graders meet grade level math standards.
Prepared by Every Texan