Kids

When kids leave foster care they have to make a decision: A job, or college? A new scholarship program tries to tip the scales toward education.

A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.

Larry Abrams of Cherry Hill will receive the Russ Berrie Award from Ramapo College of New Jersey for his work with his organization, BookSmiles.

House Democrats are further expanding the definition of infrastructure with a plan to provide paid leave and family benefits for the vast majority of Americans.

How does a space focused on hands-on play get back in the game? New CDC guidance based on Penn Med research informed the choice.

It would take another $57 million to fully fund the state’s Head Start program, which serves the poorest children, the NIEER analysis shows.

In-person school provided kids with regular, organic social exposure. What happens after a year when that disappeared?

Philly parents and therapists on the delicate balance of explaining racism to children.

Following allegations that staff members routinely abused children living at the facility, advocates also want an independent review.

After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.

A coalition hopes to influence policy recommendations of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Task Force, set up after abuse at several detention centers.

How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.

The proposal pits Philly youth against the very office tasked with protecting them.

WHYY hosted a town hall where young voices were amplified in a conversation about trauma, positive thinking, and surviving the stress of the pandemic.

The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year