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A coalition of organizations in Georgia is joining forces to combat the rising rate of suicide among children and teenagers. According to national data, approximately 8% of children attempt suicide annually, with 17% reporting serious suicidal thoughts. Jessica Andrews-Wilson, executive director of Gwinnett United in Drug Education, a group focused on helping improve the community through training and resources to help youths and prevent substance abuse, emphasized the distressing trend is also evident in their local area, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support. . ....
A new tool is examining child care availability in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticut s tool shows the actual number of offered child care spaces compared with those licensed. The hope is for parents to see how many of the actual slots are full or could be offered. . ....
Oregon Legislature holding up funding for food for kids bignewsnetwork.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bignewsnetwork.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Oregon lawmakers could make sure more students have access to free school meals. A federal pandemic waiver ensuring school meals for all kids expired last year. However, House Bill 5014 would approve $17 million to ensure about three quarters of Oregon schools can offer free breakfast and lunch meals to all students starting in the 2024 school year. . ....