Kids

A lawsuit alleges that Pennsylvania’s ChildLine registry is unconstitutional because the accused are not offered a hearing prior to being listed as offenders.

Around 3,000 households receive home visiting services statewide; advocates say the program only reaches a fraction of eligible families due to funding constraints.

PHL Youth Week is designed to give teens a chance to share their perspectives on health, education and gun violence, but advocates and residents say more action is needed.

Police in Dover, Delaware say a missing teen has been found safe and an Amber Alert has been canceled.

The final award handed down Friday includes $45.2 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages.

“The framework has flipped.” This year, districts requiring masks are few and far between. Philadelphia and Newark are outliers, for now.

The Texas jury must still decide how much to award in punitive damages.

The nonprofits were selected for their focus on youth mental wellness and for focusing on practices regarding inclusion, access, and equity.

The parents suing Jones, though, testified Tuesday that an apology wouldn't suffice. They are seeking at least $150 million.

WHYY student interns Dre'Mere Reyes and Lamar Reed explore the challenges facing the Free Library of Philadelphia.

More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.

Families are invited to enroll and re-register pre-K through 12th-grade students at a series of free events ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year.

It was the second weekend of protests after a viral video sparked accusations of racism and the park faces a racial discrimination lawsuit.

Lawsuit alleges Black man and five-year-old daughter were shunned by costumed characters.

Bank of America has invested $1 million in a CHOP program that offers exterior repairs to homes in West Philadelphia.