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A Rutgers mental health expert has some advice for parents and beauty stores about the latest makeup trend that's affecting young children.

Writer appreciates USA Network of Ohio newspapers' investigation of Ohio’s juvenile lockups and juvenile justice system and calls for change.

Catholic Social Services’ Life Sharing Through Family Living program has been placing adults with intellectual disabilities with host families for many years. For the first time, host families are supporting children with complex medical needs as well.

The first phase of a statewide project designed to improve Vermont’s response to domestic violence and to benefit people who experience gender-based violence is complete.

The Chesterton Arts Center is expanding its youth art education outreach programming.

HUNTINGTON — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State is seeking teams to participate in the 34th Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake to benefit children in the community. The event,

With Pride Month celebrations around the corner, many young people from the LGBTQ community experiencing homelessness are looking for a place to temporarily stay.

With fewer workers and longer waitlists, child care providers say change is necessary to prevent the city from becoming a child care desert.

Both Norfolk and Newport News are expected to discuss a $300,000 grant from the Office of the Attorney General allotted for community-based gun violence prevention activities.

Carmelita Foster is District 186’s Horace Mann Educator of the Year. The Fairview Elementary School fifth-grade teacher was announced as the winner of the annual award Friday afternoon during a small gathering at the front of the school. Foster’s family and a few of the students who nominated her for the award were there as District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill presented her with a symbolic giant check and a crystal owl. She receives $1,400 for earning the top honor.  Starting her teac...