Kids

The 25th annual Kids Count report was assembled before the coronavirus started spreading in Delaware, but the impact the virus will have on kids is obvious to researchers.

Delaware’s child abuse hotline has seen a dramatic drop in calls now that mandatory abuse reporters like teachers no longer interacting with kids.

Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says 5,000 wishes are currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in this regard, according to foster youth advocates.

Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.

Philly is one of the worst cities for asthma suffers, but studies are showing it’s not a big COVID-19 risk factor.

Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.

Some other states have rolled out new funding or relaxed requirements.

Some situations, like broken bones, clearly call for in-person visits. Others are not so obvious. Here’s some advice for parents.

State officials ordered most child care providers to close, but those based in a provider’s residence are exempt from the regulations.

“It just shows the resilience of art teachers. We are scrappy, used to being ignored, so we fight to make our programs happen no matter what.”

Intended to protect the physical health of young patients at behavioral facilities, the guidelines can exact a toll on their mental health, too.

April Hall, a busy magazine editor, has added “homeschool teacher” to her workload. The results have been mixed.

“Right now, we have a lot of invisible kids that are at great risk,” said Scott Hollander, executive director of KidsVoice, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit.

The coronavirus shutdown is creating challenges across the child welfare system, with no past practices to review for advice.