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Travis County ranks low for income mobility
where a child lives affects ability to climb the income ladder
The Equality of Opportunity Project, a study conducted by Harvard Economists Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren, shows ways in which neighborhoods affect upward mobility for children growing up in poor families. According to the study, Travis County ranks 320th out of 2,478 counties nationwide, ranking higher than only 13 percent of the nation for income mobility. The study also shows that children growing up in poor families in Travis County will typically make eight percent, or $1,960 less, than a child from a poor family in an average county. Click here for the full report from the New York Times on Travis County and the surrounding region.
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UWATX Releases Phase Two of School Readiness Action Plan
Review new goals & strategies for student success in Central Texas
United Way for Greater Austin recently released phase two of the School Readiness Action Plan (SRAP) 2015-2018. The new plan was developed by a coalition of community leaders, advocates, parents, service providers and educators. It sets new goals and strategies, but continues to focus on families, early care and education services, health and mental health services, and communities in which low-income families raise Austin's youngest residents.
SRAP 2015-2018 goals include increasing the percentage of low-income children who enter school kindergarten ready, and increasing the number of Travis County school districts that provide full-day Pre-K.
Click here to review the plan, along with results from the 2012-2015 Action Plan.
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E3 Alliance releases 2015 Central Texas Education Profile
Review education trends and outcomes in our community
The Central Texas Education Profile is the most comprehensive regional view of education trends and outcomes in Texas. The Profile provides a wide range of data for our region and connects the dots between student achievement and our community's economic prosperity.
The Profile includes data on the region's demographic changes, early childhood education, K-12 student achievement, achievement gaps, absenteeism, high school graduation, college and career readiness, and more.
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CAMPO releases 2040 Regional Transportation Plan
Strategies to manage transportation investments and growth
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization recently released the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan, a blueprint designed to manage transportation investments and growth in Central Texas.
The CAMPO 2040 Plan's vision is to develop a comprehensive, multi-modal, regional transportation system that safely and efficiently addresses mobility needs over time, is economically viable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, supports regional quality of life, and promotes travel options.
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Strategies for ending homelessness in Travis County
Review ECHO's 2015 Annual Report
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Inc. (ECHO) was created to provide leadership throughout Austin/Travis County for the purpose of building collaboration to end homelessness. Today, ECHO works to engage policymakers and stakeholders around best practices and promising strategies that will end homelessness for families and individuals.
The ECHO 2015 Annual Report includes a profile of who is homeless in our region, data from the Point in Time count by district, a 10-year plan to ending homelessness, and a strategic framework for housing stability using coordinated assessment in our community.
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Join the Conversation
Transportation is the topic for June
Every month, groups will meet all around town, discussing the same "issue of the month." This month, the topic is transportation.
Conversations will take place in a variety of venues - schools, houses of worship, community centers, coffee shops and restaurants - and will last about an hour. Trained facilitators will lead the group through a structured dialogue, giving everyone a chance to share their thoughts and respond to what they've heard others say. Click on the logo above to find a conversation near you.
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Community feedback wanted:
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Action Plan
Every year, with participation and input from Austin residents, the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office develops its annual Action Plan. The plan outlines community needs, resources, priorities, and proposed activities for continued federal funding the City of Austin expects to receive through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants.
The public is invited to review the Draft FY 2015-16 Action Plan and submit feedback through Monday, June 22nd, on the City's web site or at a list of community locations.
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Southeast Health and Wellness Center Community Update
Join Central Health for a community stakeholder meeting and dinner
 Join Central Health on Thursday, June 11th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for a Community Stakeholder Update on the Southeast Health & Wellness Center.
Central Health is excited to announce that many of the goals that the community envisioned for the site have already been reached, such as an increase in medical services, better access to care, and community services for area residents. As work continues in Phase II of the project, Central Health would like to share updates on their progress. The meeting will include information on CommUnityCare medical services, graduate medical education, achievements, construction updates, ways to get involved, and upcoming programs and activities. Click here for more information, or RSVP today. Dinner will be provided.
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Affordable Energy Summit
Register for July 16th full-day event
Austin Energy will host a full-day affordable energy summit on Thursday, July 16th, at the Norris Conference Center. The summit will provide an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of City of Austin utility programs, create support for low-income utility policies, and ensure best practices for educating and serving customers. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register today.
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CAN is a partnership of governmental, non-profit, private and faith-based organizations which leverage mutual resources to collectively improve social, health, educational and economic opportunities in our community.
CAN Partners: Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College,
Austin ISD, Austin/Travis County Integral Care, Capital Metro, Central Health, City of Austin, City of Pflugerville, Community Justice Council, Del Valle ISD, Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber, Huston-Tillotson University, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), Manor ISD, One Voice Central Texas, Seton Healthcare Family, St. David's Foundation, St. Edward's University, Travis County, United Way for Greater Austin, University of Texas at Austin, and Workforce Solutions - Capital Area
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