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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

ID: Family/Father Issues

Child advocates say Halloween doesn't have to be a scary time. It can foster healthy social engagement. (Christin Lola/Adobe Stock)
Halloween offers chance for families to connect with community

Halloween is coming up and for kids and parents, the holiday provides an opportunity to connect with their community. Kim Hemmert, grants manager …

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Idaho ranks fifth in the nation among states in the Family and Community category of a new report on child well-being. (Douglas Hughmanick/Adobe Stock)
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning

Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …

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Stable and secure relationships with parents are among the building blocks for positive experiences among children. (Afshar Tetyana/Adobe Stock)
ID Conference Spotlights Importance of Positive Moments for Children

This year's Strengthening Families Training Institute in Boise is highlighting the importance of positive experiences for children. Dr. Robert Sege…

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There are 3,000 Idaho children in out-of-home placement in each year. (sewcream/Adobe Stock)
ID Looks to Recruit More Parents During Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month and Idaho is focused on bringing more foster parents into the fold. It's always been difficult for states to …

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Ivy Smith, who was part of the foster care system, recieved her undergraduate degree from Boise State University in 2020. (Ivy Smith)
Struggles of Aging-Out Foster Youth in Focus as Holidays Approach

BOISE, Idaho - The holidays can be a hard time for foster care youth, especially young people who have recently aged out of the system. Ivy Smith…

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New parents can save money with smarter meal planning and trips to secondhand stores for baby clothes. (AntonioDiaz/Adobe Stock)
With Father's Day Coming, These Money Tips Can Help New Dads

BOISE, Idaho - Father's Day is approaching and, for new dads, some financial tips can help set their families up for success. First, revising …

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Ryan Meier was able to reunite with his daughter seven weeks after she was born. (Courtesy of Ryan Meier)
Reuniting Parents, Children in Focus During Reunification Month

BOISE, Idaho -- June is Reunification Month, and the spotlight is on parents being reunited with their children. Ryan Meier, a parent who was …

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Resources are available online for parents feeling overwhelmed from the pandemic. (116 & West)
ID Child-Abuse Prevention Campaign Launches as COVID-19 Stresses Families

BOISE, Idaho -- With the stress from the pandemic raising concerns about child abuse and neglect, Idaho organizations are coming together to offer …

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There are about 200,000 family caregivers in Idaho. (Khunatorn/Adobe Stock)
Feeling Overwhelmed? Resources for ID Caregivers Available

BOISE, Idaho - A new resource guide is out for folks feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities as family caregivers. AARP Idaho's guide can …

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Childhood trauma is a factor in 44% of depression cases, according to the CDC. (Kittiphan/Adobe Stock)
CDC Report: Childhood Trauma Major Cause of Health Issues in Adults

BOISE, Idaho -- Childhood trauma has long-lasting effects on a person's well-being. According to recent data, it impacts thousands of Idahoans with …

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Six schools in the Boise School District are providing services to make sure students are fed and have the proper clothing in the classroom. (Dan Hollar/Boise School District)
Boise Community Schools Model Supports Families Outside Classroom

BOISE, Idaho – Children are back in the classroom, but the students who are worried about food, clothing or housing have an extra test to …

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Medicaid expansion can improve families' financial stability, one possible reason child neglect rates have decreased in expansion states. (gpointstudio/Adobe Stock)
Study: Child Neglect Lower in Medicaid Expansion States

BOISE, Idaho – As Idaho prepares to implement Medicaid expansion, research shows the health coverage should have added benefits for kids…

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