Texas Children in Nature is a network of over 300 partners from around the state who are dedicated to connecting all Texas’ children and their families with nature to be Healthier, Happier and Smarter.  Texas is a big state, with many different communities.  TCiN reaches the diversity of each community through regional collaboratives who bring together non-profits, government agencies, businesses and individuals to focus on the issues and solutions that are relevant to them.  Through our unified messaging, our partners help raise awareness about why kids need nature and what the positive benefits are when children and families spend more time outside. No one agency, or organization, can get every single child outside - but together WE CAN! In 2013 we conducted a survey of our partners and, of the 28% that responded, they reported serving almost 4 million youth with their outdoor programs and events.  The American Pediatric Society found that children today spend between 7-9 hours per day indoors, isolated and with media.  You can help stem the tide of nature deficit disorder and create real solutions to get kids plugged into nature.  Find your regional leaders @ TCiN!