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Connecticut’s Child Advocate called for greater oversight and funding of state-licensed group homes for people with developmental disabilities in a Monday report on an incident in which a teenage boy in the state’s care sexually assaulted an adult woman who lived at the same facility.

See which organizations are giving back and which ones are getting accolades.

As Virginia’s one state psychiatric hospital for youth continues to face bed shortages, additional regional youth mental health services could provide relief to kids and teens in Fairfax County. While there are options for adults, Northern Virginia doesn’t have any crisis stabilization facilities for youth, according to Daryl Washington, executive director of the Fairfax-Falls Church

FREE SPEECHIn its first action after selecting a new Speaker (Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana), the House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution, 412-10, expressing solidarity with Israel in the

Amid an investigation into multiple overdoses among students at several Loudoun County high schools, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office representatives said they are not seeking charges against teenagers for passing fentanyl

Local young adults with disabilities may now gain real-life work experiences at Danbury Hospital, thanks to a 10-month internship program that launched this fall through Ability Beyond and Nuvance Health.

HAVERHILL — MakeIT Haverhill at 301 Washington St. will host a Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is an opportunity for individuals in

Approximately 400 veterans and their guests were treated to dinner at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday night. It was the second year for the “Together With Veterans of NEPA” Veterans Day Dinner and...

When off-the-shelf equipment for people with disabilities isn't a good fit, these customizers with the Department of Developmental Services improvise upgrades.

From Staff Reports MIFFLINTOWN — Alice Gray-R, Todd Graybill-D, and Mark Partner-D won the Juniata County Commissioners race Tuesday evening. Chris Casner-R ran against the winning candidates who have served or are currently serving as Juniata County Commissioners. Volunteers for Juniata County voting precincts calculated that Gray received 2,876 votes, Graybill received 2,986 votes, Partner […]