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 […]
California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn't solved challenges around child care
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — A year before I-Ting Quinn’s son was old enough for kindergarten, she and her husband had the option to enroll him in “transitional kindergarten,” a program offered for free by California elementary schools for some 4-year-olds. Instead, they kept their son, Ethan, in a private
CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — A year before I-Ting Quinn's son was old enough for kindergarten, she and her husband had the option to enroll him in “transitional kindergarten,” a program offered for free by California elementary schools for some 4-year-olds. Instead, they kept their son, Ethan, in a private day care center in Concord, California, []
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a free Advanced Care Planning Workshop on April 16. The workshop will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at both of their office locations: 20 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750 3780 Eagle St, Fredonia, NY 14063 There is no appointment necessary. […]
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 […]
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in two consolidated cases, Moyle v. Idaho and Idaho v. United States, to determine whether a federal law governing Read More
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...
The Wilbraham Fire and Police Departments are partnering with other community safety organizations to help parents and care givers make sure that their child car seats are properly installed.
The Ministry of Public Health reports that a team of Turkish doctors has arrived in Afghanistan to treat children. The ministry updated on Thursday, April 18th, in a post on the social media platform X, stating that this team of Turkish doctors has come to Afghanistan to perform complex and pediatric urology operations in collaboration […]