Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center | News

Northwestern Mutual Presents Rockin’ Roundup 2012

2012-02-21T18:25:33+00:00

Any Baby Can’s 15th Annual Rockin’ Roundup is here! Join us on March 24th for a Super Hot “Muy Caliente” Night at the Austin Music Hall featuring Grammy award-winning Grupo Fantasma.

New Report Lauds Benefits of Breastfeeding

2012-02-20T18:32:45+00:00

A recent study released by the The Journal of Pediatrics finds that breastfeeding is associated with improved cognitive development, particularly in children born pre-term. Results show a significant difference in picture similarities, naming vocabulary and pattern construction for babies who are breastfed, concluding that those children are 1 to 6 months ahead of children who were never breastfed (The Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 160, Issue 1).

Then and Now, A Look Back at Ian

2012-02-19T18:26:54+00:00

It’s amazing what a laugh can do. In the 2007 Any Baby Can agency video, “Tears of Hope”, Ian Williams played with toys, devoured a bowl of ice cream, and at the prompting of his mother, Darenda, threw his head back with a belly laugh that made viewers gasp with joy. Ian was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a form of dwarfism, and at the time of the taping, he was two years old and enrolled in the agency’s Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program.

Giving in the Fast Lane

2012-02-17T18:26:21+00:00

Ben Francois is an all-American kind of guy. He stands six feet tall with broad shoulders, an affinity for sports and an easy smile. By profession, Ben is a swim coach for the Texas Gold, a club team comprised of Austin kids ages 7-18. Most weekends he can be found at a swim meet, standing pool side giving tips, encouragement, corrections and praise.

Candlelighters Tennis Tournament

2011-11-17T18:45:05+00:00

Swing into spring AND give hope to children with cancer by registering for the Candlelighters Tennis Tournament. This fun, annual event is in memory of Jeff Bailey, who lost his life to cancer, and supports the Any Baby Can Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Program.

Any Baby Can Featured in Huffington Post

2011-11-16T19:17:51+00:00

When doctor’s bills started to mount after Joe Gallardo’s daughter was born prematurely in September, the father of three took on a second job—upping his work hours to about 15 a day. But even with the additional time he clocks at Gatti’s Pizza, Gallardo, 28, is barely scraping by. He lives with his fiancé‘s parents, a home he shares with 14 other family members.

Welcome to Our New Site

2011-11-16T18:45:34+00:00

Any Baby Can is proud to launch our new website, and we’re glad you’re here! The site has new information, new features and, thanks to the site developers at Trademark Media Interactive, improved functionality and a strong foundation.

The State of Social Media

2011-10-21T16:13:07+00:00

In early 2009, Any Baby Can took the social media plunge. Among agency staff and supporters, there were mixed emotions of excitement, skepticism and uncertainty. Myriad questions surrounded the venture. So, what do we know now?

Not Just a Day of Play

2011-10-04T21:54:12+00:00

Intensive, individualized home visitation is the foundation upon which Any Baby Can is built. The agency offers children and families a range of services in their natural environment, including case management, physical and speech therapy, parenting education, mental health counseling and more.

Calm After the Storm

2011-10-03T21:54:26+00:00

The great news is that Any Baby Can has diverse funding streams. The curious news is that since January of this year, several of our largest funding sources have experienced change simultaneously.