Children's
Friday, May 16, 2025
Budget cuts to Medicaid, SNAP would 'devastate' TN communities
As Congress debates a host of federal budget cuts, groups advocating for lower-income Tennessee families said the state will not be able to handle …
Friday, May 16, 2025
Head Start supports WA parents, celebrates 60 years
This Sunday is the 60th anniversary of Head Start, the federally funded preschool program supporting more than 12,000 children, up to age four…
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CT lawmakers push child tax credit forward
With the end of the state legislative session in sight, Connecticut lawmakers are moving closer to establishing a permanent child tax credit…
Thursday, May 15, 2025
New WA law reels in felony convictions for incarcerated youths who fight
Advocates for juvenile justice reform in Washington are celebrating the passage of House Bill 1815. The law redefines "prison riot" and lets judges …
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
ND communities gain knowledge on preventing child sexual abuse
A North Dakota task force raising awareness about child sexual abuse is close to wrapping up its work and its leader said she hopes more communities u…
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Report: WI youth mental health struggles at all-time high
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the latest state data show the number of Wisconsin youth who are struggling with their mental health has spik…
Program aims to connect rural TX college students with universities
By Lane Wendell Fischer for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder C…
PA ‘Education Advocacy Day’ to focus on public school funding
Pennsylvanians will rally in Harrisburg on Tuesday urging lawmakers to boost public school funding. More than 1.7 million students are enrolled in …
Salem 'snack-in' calls for food benefits for all OR children
Families gathered at the Oregon State Capitol for what they called a "snack-in" last week to call attention to child hunger across Oregon. …
ND health official: Don't take measles lightly
On the heels of measles cases popping up in North Dakota, local health officials stress the importance and safety of immunizations for young children…
IL health officials work to combat vaccine hesitancy, stop measles spread
At least two people have tested positive for measles in Illinois and public health officials are working to combat misinformation surrounding vaccines…
Ohio voices call for early mental health support
As youth mental health challenges rise and federal restructuring threatens key programs, former Ohio Gov. and 2016 Republican presidential candidate …