MD: Family/Father Issues
Assembly considers grants to assist MD family caregivers
Advocates are calling on Maryland lawmakers to fund a grant program to help family caregivers. A 2021 study indicated about 760,000 family …
Report: Maryland Ranks 21st for Child Well-being
The new Kids Count Data Book found the child care system still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report showed …
Foster Care Report Shows Fewer in System, But Achievement Gaps Remain
A new report covering foster care trends among older children in the U.S. shows some improvements but critical achievement gaps remain. The …
Report: Eliminating Child-Care Barriers for Student Parents
A new report highlights the need for better access to child care for college level student parents. The report, from Generation Hope, finds 92% of …
Bowie State University to Boost Support for Student Parents
Students who are also parents face more challenges getting through college, but support for these students is getting an upgrade at Bowie State …
AARP Maryland Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
AARP Maryland has just released its legislative priority list for the coming year, with health and consumer protection issues topping the list…
Study: Kids in Child Care Not More Likely to Exhibit Problematic Behaviors
New research shows kids in child care aren't more likely to exhibit behavior problems than other children. The study, published in the journal …
MD Paid Leave Supporters: It's Time for the Time to Care Act
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Advocacy groups say a paid leave proposal in Maryland would provide peace of mind for workers, especially those with disabilities …
Report: Family Caregivers Buckling Under Out-of-Pocket Expenses
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Caring for an older loved one can be emotionally draining, and a new report shows 78% of family caregivers also face significant …
Report: MD Kids Face Dire Consequences During Pandemic
BALTIMORE, Md. -- With Congress still wrangling over a COVID-19 stimulus package, a new report shows America's children are suffering dire …
Maryland Launches First-in-Nation Wellness Calls for Seniors
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland is the first state in the country with a program that offers daily wellness checks by phone for older residents. Since …
As Caregivers Enter Stressful Holidays, MD Leave Bill to Ease Burden
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – America is facing a caregiving crisis with more than 40 million people providing uncompensated care for relatives every year…