The cost of child care could exceed $1,000 a month, or about 20% of the average family's income. Some parents are cutting spending and dipping into their savings to afford it.

New research shows that caring for grandchildren can slow cognitive decline and boost memory, focus, and mental flexibility, especially in supportive families.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting ...

Citizens Caring for Children, a nonprofit organization that provides basic necessities to children in foster care, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The organization, which serves youth ...

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As families file taxes, new child-focused tax credits offer relief, boost child care access and create new opportunities for ...

EASTON — May was National Foster Care Month, and the Talbot County Department of Social Services raised awareness about the need for caring individuals and families to provide affirming care to a ...

Experts warn that delaying routine dental care can quickly lead to cavities, pain, and infections that affect a child’s ...