Youth and Children’s Stories
- CA Parent and Youth Helpline cut from state budget The California Parent and Youth Helpline is in serious jeopardy after Gov. Gavin Newsom cut it from the new state budget, saying the money was needed to support medical services. Advocates said they are puzzled because the governor has championed the helpline for years, and lawmakers […]
- TX summer meal programs keep kids fed while out of school Statistics show one in five children in Texas struggles with hunger. Approximately 10,000 students a day are getting a nutritious meal through the Summer Food Service Program offered by the Houston Food Bank. The meals are distributed across the food bank's 18-county region. …(Read […]
- TX summer meal programs keep kids fed while out of school Statistics show one in five children in Texas struggles with hunger. Approximately 10,000 students a day are getting a nutritious meal through the Summer Food Service Program offered by the Houston Food Bank. The meals are distributed across the food bank's 18-county region. …(Read […]
- IN students weigh politics, mental health factors for college choices University officials in Indiana are rewriting guidelines for on-campus protests to address a tense political backdrop. More students are watching and listening to see which institution shares their values. Last month, a court blocked parts of Indiana University's "expressive activity" policy, which restricted when protests […]
- IL abortion services continue to skyrocket, straining provider resources Illinois serves as a crucial access point for abortion services and sees the most out-of-state patients in the country. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, Planned Parenthood of Illinois has seen the largest increase in abortion services than any other state. …(Read More)
- SD eyes possible reforms involving sexual assault kits When South Dakota's new budget kicks in this week, there will be money to address potential funding shortfalls for rape kits. At the same time, a key lawmaker says he's looking at other improvements. The Legislature has set aside $180,000 for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual-assault kits. […]
- SD eyes possible reforms involving sexual assault kits When South Dakota's new budget kicks in this week, there will be money to address potential funding shortfalls for rape kits. At the same time, a key lawmaker says he's looking at other improvements. The Legislature has set aside $180,000 for purchasing, storing, and distributing sexual-assault kits. […]
- Expert: Do not overlook mental health issues in young children Minnesota teens are using their summer break to set aside added stress and anxiety they deal with during school and as the age group gets more attention for its mental health needs, parents of younger kids are urged not to miss warning signs. The Minnesota […]