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    Local foster care worker charged with child pornography

    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 []

  • Youth worker jailed for sexually abusing child in his care

    John Patrick Paul Beckett (44), whose address was given to the court on Friday, admitted one count of sexual communication with a child on February 24, 2023. The defendant also admitted three charges of sexual activity with a child under 18 which took place on dates between January 1 and February 23, 2023. Derry Crown Court heard on Friday that the victim, who was 14 years old at the time of the offences, said in a statement that following the abuse things 'will never be the same again.' Judge...

  • Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill 700 open positions

    Vacancies in child care centers have resulted in more than 2,000 unavailable child care slots statewide

  • Report finds U.S. military facilities at ‘increased risk’ of fuel spills

    An investigation by the Pentagon’s Inspector General released this month found that military officials have failed to provide proper oversight of fuel facilities and that they are now “at an increased risk of fuel leaks and spills, which could endanger public health, harm natural resources, and lead to mission failure.”

  • The GOP’s Problem with Child Care

    To their credit, many Republican leaders, particularly at the state level, recognize the magnitude of the child care crisis and have been working to address it through various funding fixes (e.g. grants, tax credits) in their respective states. But the reality is that, at the national level, their party remains the principal roadblock to any meaningful, long-term More

  • I-Team: Another worker with a child in a government car

    A taxpayer turned to the Fox 8 I-Team with a video of a child getting out of a county vehicle outside a school. This comes after a recent firestorm over kids in City of Cleveland cars.

  • Why child care is so expensive in NYC that it's become a crisis

    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 › ]

  • I was abused as a child, but now my mother needs care

    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...

  • US workers increasingly more detached from their employers: Gallup

    U.S. workers are growing increasingly more detached from their employers, according to new data published Wednesday by Gallup. Less than one-third — 30 percent — of full-time and part-time U.S. employees in the Gallup survey reported feeling engaged at work, dropping 3 points from the 33 percent of workers who said they felt engaged in

  • Preschool, transitional kindergarten, child care: Terms you should know

    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...

  • Owaisi demands halt to 'export' of Indian workers to Israel

    Hyderabad, Apr 12 (IANS): AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday

  • Trade workers are in high demand; How Topeka organizations are recruiting

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - Trade jobs are a vital part of everyday life, but many professions in the industry are feeling a shortage of workers. This shortage has become a nationwide problem, and many jobs locally are feeling its impact. "A lot of our best technicians are getting to retirement age," McElroy's marketing manager Kurt Eskilson []