Kids

The city office advocates for people in juvenile justice, child welfare and behavioral health care, teaching them their rights and helping turn their complaints into change.

As Anjoli Santiago takes the helm of Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, the state has changed its arts funding priorities.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says studies link social media to depression and anxiety.

The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.

The 21-year-old nonprofit plans to expand into two additional floors after demand for its free literacy programs created waiting lists.

Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the YMCA youth summit to be “architects of solutions,” with teens acting as mayor, council members, reporters and advocates.

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Low-impact prompts to encourage creative play are sprinkled around high-traffic areas of Center City.

Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discussed their new children's book, “Heroes of 1776,” and the lessons the country’s founding era still offers today.

Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?

Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.

Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.

Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.