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 […]
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 […]
Jake Paul is doubling down on his $10 million MMA offer to Jorge Masvidal and the Problem Child's former boxing opponent, Nate Diaz.
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...
A Southbridge man was arrested Friday after allegedly luring a juvenile into his vehicle with a dog and then indecently assaulting her.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Enrolled Veterans in the Dayton area can now access Tele-Emergency Care services. The Dayton VA is now offering Tele-Emergency Care to locally enrolled Veterans. The service is available immediately, according to a release on April 18. To access the service, Veterans can call the Dayton VA's main number at 937-268-6511 and []
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...
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 []
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...
"Child care providers are the workforce behind the workforce needed to build Maine's economy."
The survey of more than 1,200 child care providers found many optimistic about rising enrollments and more confident than they were in 2022 that they can sustain their businesses