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How Does Father Absenteeism Affect Children?

Kenneth Braswell, executive director of Fathers Incorporated, recalled an event when his daughter was in the second grade. While playing at school...

Forum Explores Changing Perceptions on the Modern American Family

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Many young people are growing up today in homes with same sex parents. Research shows these young people fare as...

KIDS COUNT: State of the Child in Tennessee

AmeriCorps Turns 20

At 20 years old, AmeriCorps is the same age as many of its volunteers. And like any young adult, it is trying...

Mandatory Volunteerism for America’s Young People?

Regarding the concept of mandatory youth service, Richard Manning and David Battey are on opposite ends of the spectrum. “I love the...

No Age Restrictions on Plan B Pill After FDA Drops Appeal

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday it will comply with a U.S. District Judge’s order to allow sale of...

Love, In Black and White

NEW YORK — Peter Carroll’s first love almost cost him his family and his home when he was just a 14-year old...

New Report Details Numerous Problems in Tennessee’s Child Welfare System

A report released last week by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY) calls for the state’s Department of Children’s Services...

Foundation Highlights Strategies to Increase Economic Security for Low Income Women

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Six months ago, the Goodwill of Greater Washington started a program to help employees overcome barriers such as lack of child...

Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Facilities Reported by Youth, 2012

New App Helps Teens in New York Seek Health Services

New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMD) recently released a new smartphone app, intended to help teens locate clinics...

Gala Raises Money and Awareness for After School and Mentorship Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Traveling from Orlando, Fla., Donna Bozarth, a mother, grandmother and board member for the U.S. Dream Academy was one of...

Pennsylvania Film Festival Puts Spotlight on Youth-Created PSAs

Last year, 50 young people representing various Reading, Penn., nonprofits created public service announcements with the help of the Haydenfilms Institute (HFI)...

VIDEO: Life After Foster Care

NEW YORK — When Cordale Manning came to live with Elaine and Lee Fair at age 17, he was on his fourth...

Growing Up in a Poor Neighborhood May Increase Risk of Chlamydia

Growing up in a poor neighborhood can lead to an increased risk of chlamydia infection as an adult, according to a study...

Neighborhoods and Infectious Disease Risk: Acquisition of Chlamydia during the Transition to Young Adulthood

Struggles and Successes, Voices From the Foster Care System

NEW YORK — Every time he combs his hair, Tomas Rios sees the scar. It happened when he was 12 years old,...

Researchers Share Findings on Youth Needs, Programs at National Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.— During his keynote speech for the 16th Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference, Jack Shonkoff, director of the Harvard Center...