UT: Children's
UT tax credit bill would loosen rules for unlicensed child care
Utah child care advocates are relieved child care is finally a topic of more serious policy discussion on the Hill but they are also voicing concerns …
Park City child-care assistance program launches in 2024
A partnership launching next year in Utah has the goal to expand child-care access and affordability for families who live and work in Park City…
Utah mom shares impact of 'diaper assistance'
One Utah mom with three children is grateful for assistance from the Utah Diaper Distribution Demonstration Project. Taylor Graff said the program …
Report examines UT child-care crisis
A new report found licensed child care programs in Utah are only able to serve about 36% of all children younger than 6 whose parents are working…
As UT diaper needs grow, help is available
Inadequate diaper supply can jeopardize Utahn's ability to advance financially. That is according to Vic Velivis, the founder and executive director …
UT sues TikTok, alleging negative mental-health impacts on youths
On Tuesday, the state of Utah announced it is suing TikTok as it claims the social media platform "baits children into addictive and unhealthy use." …
UT child-care providers, families demand investment in care for kids
On Wednesday, child care providers and families will gather at the Utah State Capitol to participate in a stroller rally to advocate for critical …
Expert: People underestimate railroad collision risks
Utah saw 13 railroad-crossing collisions that included three fatalities in 2020, according to the most recent data available from the Federal …
UT Schools Get Free Purifiers to Combat Poor Air Quality
A majority of K-12 schools and day-care centers in Utah have received free air purifiers as a result of a federal grant given to the Utah Department o…
Survey: Social Emotional Development a Top Priority for Parents
A new survey finds a majority of parents of children younger than six in Utah and across the country rated social emotional development the most impor…
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …