Children's
Monday, September 25, 2023
AL sees fewer kids incarcerated; their advocates say more could be done
The number of children locked behind bars in Alabama has declined, but their advocates said more needs to be done to create alternatives to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call for greater focus on youth justice in Kentucky
The number of children behind bars in Kentucky has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to create …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer juveniles locked up in WV; recommendations to continue the trend
The number of children behind bars in West Virginia has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call to action to see fewer children incarcerated in MS
The number of children behind bars in Mississippi has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates say more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Ohio schools experiment with 'sensory rooms,' post-pandemic
By Nathalia Teixeira for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
Hunger Action Month finds NE food bank in "crisis mode"
It is Hunger Action Month, and a Nebraska organization fighting hunger said action is badly needed, at both the national and state levels. In a June …
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Screen Time Driver of Sleep Loss Among Young People
School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working
Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babie…
Coalition Highlights How Trauma Impacts IN Girls' Growth, Development
A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …
Amid Nationwide Surge in Child Poverty, MN Mitigation Plan Takes Flight
Policy experts are reacting to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. In …