The new State of the Child report examines everything from child care costs to youth mental health in Tennessee.

In October 2022, child protection expert Prof Alexis Jay finished a seven-year inquiry into the countless ways children had ...

Reporting for this article was supported by New America’s Better Life Lab. Parking spots. Sprinkler systems. Earthquake ...

Readers respond to surging infant abandonment in Texas. Regarding the Dec. 29 front-page article “ A spate of abandoned ...

The Investing in America Child Care Partnership has raised $9.6 million to increase child care supply and improve the quality of care.

There is a massive waitlist for quality child care spots in Texas. Here are the policies lawmakers could enact to address ...

My work here and abroad taught me that there are hardships worse than experiencing material poverty. Relational poverty can be far more devastating for young children.

(WJAR) — State leaders & advocates celebrated on Thursday the new family-friendly laws taking effect this month. Rhode Island ...

My daughter, who is 15, is transgender. She’s getting gender-affirming care and thriving. Most of our family is supportive.

Under the new law, parents will be able to opt out of schools' suggested health care changes or the lessons identified in the bill that contain discussion of sex, sexuality or gender identity.

Families who spend a significant amount of their income on housing may now qualify for free full-day preschool program.