AltWeeklies Wire
One Child at a Timenew
Court Appointed Special Advocates make a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care -- one case at a time.
Gambit |
Sarah Andert |
01-16-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Is Workplace Daycare a Workable Solution?new
For 30 years in Canada, advocates have lobbied for a federal child-care system funded by taxpayers to address the drought of quality spaces. The lobby hasn't been successful.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
12-17-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Mississippi Settles Foster Care Suitnew
Mississippi Attorney General is confident in a new foster care reform plan, which other states can imitate.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
11-20-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Child Protective Services: Problems, Reforms & More Problemsnew
A quick fix may only have created more problems for CPS and the families it serves.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
11-14-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Tenn. Lets Sketchy Youth Treatment Center Off the Hooknew
The state continues to license the Chad Youth Enhancement Center, where two have died and many others have been abused.
Nashville Scene |
Elizabeth Ulrich |
11-09-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
'Baby Bargains' Dishes Dirtnew
Alan and Denise Fields are on a mission to warn new parents about the baby/industrial complex.
Westword |
Joel Warner |
10-22-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Getting Children Outdoorsnew
Gardening can be a way to unplug your kids.
Illinois Times |
Jennifer Fishburn |
08-23-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
In the Line of Firenew
Fire bureau shutters low-income daycare center.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
08-16-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Embracing the Spectrumnew
Gender educator Stephanie Brill has a mantra to spread: Let your kids be who they want to be.
East Bay Express |
Lauren Gard |
08-08-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Virginia Health Dept. Ad Riles the Rightnew
Campaign aimed at child sex abuse ticks off Rush Limbaugh, father advocates.
C-Ville Weekly |
Meg McEvoy |
07-25-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
After-School Specialnew
Nonprofit tutoring organization accuses community development firm of racism.
The Portland Mercury |
Thomas Lundby |
07-19-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
You Need This Wooden Spoon Across Your Assnew
Rev. Mike Summers decided to take his spanking seminar public this spring to raise awareness about the dos and don'ts of striking your own children with hard objects.
The Pitch |
Burnt Ends |
06-26-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Philadelphia's Foster Carelessnew
Did culture wars quash a bill to protect children in placement?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
06-20-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Abusing the Helplessnew
Pilar Ladran's grandson stole her house to pay for prostitutes.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
06-20-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Family Ties That Bindnew
Taking care of elderly parents isn't a job for the weak.
Tucson Weekly |
Saxon Burns |
06-14-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
