AUBURN, Wash. – After a series of low-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that came with her own cubicle, and she had a knack for working with families in difficult situations. Slemp expected to return to work after having her son […]
Funding for enrollment-based payments is expected to end in the Fall.
Police have arrested a woman accused of running an unlicensed daycare facility in Crystal Lake after she allegedly intentionally injured a child, officials said. The Crystal Lake Police Department received information around 11 a.m. Monday from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The agency reported an aggravated battery to a child that occurred […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to raise his political capital after losing a bid for reelection to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup. Images shared on
Student-parents disproportionately give up before they reach the finish line. Fewer than 4 in 10 graduate with a degree within six years, compared with more than 6 in 10 other students. Search to learn more about childcare availability at colleges and universities nationwide. Enter an institution name to see if child care is available and how many […]
Childcare providers say a combination of factors contributes to the high cost of care, even though some workers earn minimum wage. Families shouldn’t pay more than 7% of their household income on child care, according to federal standards. [ more › ]
Manage your mum’s care from a distance. Don’t get sucked into her orbitThe question My father was violent and my mother emotionally fragile. I took on a parental role from the age of around 11, trying to manage my dad’s moods, keep my mum’s spirits up and take care of my younger brother. Mum often leaned on me and I felt responsible for her stability. We were often punished in cruel ways. I was also abused sexually by a family “friend”. When we finally escaped our father, Mum moved this friend...
There's a dizzying array of childhood programs, schools and child-care options — all with slightly different names and definitions — which can be confusing to parents trying to make decisions about what's best for their family. We’ve broken down the basics to help you navigate the maze. Ages: 0-5 years old Cost: Free and paid options. Families may qualify for subsidies. This form of care typically refers to a trusted adult. It could be a grandparent or a close friend or it could be someone...
NASCAR announced it’ll serve as one of the partners of a new Department of Homeland Security effort to stop online child exploitation.
HOPWOOD, Pa. (WTRF) - A local man who was employed as a foster care and adoption worker is now charged with child pornography, according to our affiliate KDKA. Cory Johnson, of Pennsylvania, allegedly photographed nude children without their knowledge. Johnson's ex-wife reportedly discovered the photos after looking at an email account she used to share []
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network National Coordinating Committee was meeting in Chicago when word came of the Iranian drone and missile strike on Israel.
Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times Given recent staffing shortages that have caused challenges in recruiting and retaining talented nurses, the Birmingham Black Nurses Association (BBNA), is doing what it can to advocate for quality health care and attract more to the profession. “The best way (for this profession to thrive) is for current […]