Kids

The public health campaign, called “Protect Your Circle,” will focus on encouraging youth to not open their circle to people they do not know and to get tested.

In recent months, the CARES Act, the federal emergency assistance, provided $3.5 billion for early child care and development. Advocates say $50 billion is needed.

School meals are the only meals some children get in a day. But during the pandemic, school feeding programs have been reaching fewer and fewer families.

Pennsylvania officials have announced that, starting this month, child care providers will only be paid for current attendance, not pre-pandemic levels.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with the Philly Parks and Rec Dept. and a parent of two about how the city held summer camp during COVID.

Jabre Dutton says interacting with customers helps make up for not being able to see his friends at school.

The $40 million federal grant covers facilities in five states, some of which are already licensed to receive youth.

Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, at least five teens were shot in Philadelphia, one fatally, in less than 12 hours, according to police.

Fall usually means the start of a new school year — but for millions of American kids, it marks the continuation of an extended limbo t ...

The Penn State study found federal aid has kept the sector afloat during COVID-19, but without more funding, hundreds of providers could close for good.

Mail-in voting in Philadelphia, environmental justice in New Jersey, and Mighty Writers partner with some big name musicians.

A historic spike in shootings has residents urgently calling for more community support and resources. The new ECO Center in West Philly hopes to provide that.

An investigative report by the Inquirer found that at least 41 children with intellectual disabilities have reported sexual assaults at Devereux over the past quarter-century.

Black workers make up 12% of the United States’ workforce, but hold 5% of science and engineering jobs, according to the National Science Foundation.

Their struggle is to keep children and families safe while keeping their doors open.