Many museums around the country have had children’s programs for years — but they are on the rise now more than ever. By Shivani Vora This article is part of our Museums special section about how ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block ...

A woman makes a sign for the Children's Bureau in Washington DC in November 1923. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is tearing through the federal government agency by agency, slashing ...

A new federal food assistance program is aiming to reduce child hunger by giving low-income families money for summer groceries. But only those who live in certain states will have access to that ...

WASHINGTON — Children don’t stop learning after they leave the classroom, and after-school programs play a crucial role in child and youth development. “Out-of-school time” programs can provide ...

With Colorado’s 2026 legislative session approaching, lawmakers and advocacy groups are working against a tightening budget ...

A 30-year-old effort that mobilized families to get routine vaccines for children will save a million lives and trillions of dollars, a new analysis found. The Vaccines for Children program, ...

The nonprofit Children's Square USA is launching Crisis Care Anywhere, a program designed to provide mental health services for children and their families. With an aim to fill gaps in mental health ...

Raising a family is never easy. Between diapers, child care and rent, the cost to raise a family is often overwhelming for many families. You’re not alone, however. There are several programs ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- The first meeting of a work group was held in Richmond Wednesday to look at the feasibility of the statewide expansion of a program that advocates for children who are victims in the ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children’s Mercy Hospital announced the opening of its new Partial Hospital Program (PHP), which is designed to support children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. The ...