In the United States, more than 390,000 children are currently in foster care. Each year, between 19,000 and 30,000 youth “age out” of the system without permanent families or lifelong supports. The ...

Joey found his father very quiet and very unlike his everyday self. He kept asking his mom, Was there anything wrong with Dad? Truth be told, Dan was very preoccupied these days with a mass his doctor ...

Racism is often taught, not inherent. This classroom experiment exposed how quickly children absorb discrimination - and why it matters. Florida property tax to be eliminated for seniors under new ...

School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house instead of an after-school program or day ...

A lone politician and a single parent joined forces to take on one of the most powerful agencies in Illinois: the Department of Children and Family Services. The two of them are publicly questioning ...