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Adopt These Sweet Husky Sisters from NOCO Humane Today
NOCO Humane in Northern Colorado is a phenomenal place to find your next pet. I have adopted a pet from NOCO Humane myself, and I could not be more thrilled with the experience. It was great. Meet the Townsquare NoCo Pet of the Week NOCO Humane...

Commissioners discuss lake dredging, EMS, foster care
SENECA LAKE — Meeting at The Compass in the Seneca Lake subdivision, Williams County commissioners discussed funding for various departments, lake dredging and agreed to purchase a used ambulance. The meeting was held at the restaurant as part of...

New thrift store helping those that have aged out of foster care
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -A new store in Grand Junction is helping foster care alumni The Inspired Starfish is a thrift store that sells things like home goods, furniture, and other items. However, that isn’t all they do. They also support...

National pyjama day 2025: Supporting children in foster Care through learning
On Friday, 25 July 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are encouraged to participate in National Pyjama Day, an initiative by The Pyjama Foundation aimed at raising awareness and funds to support children in...

Parenting Column: The last thing parents need is snotty judgement from others
Myself and my husband headed off for not one, but two nights away from the kids to mark our 15th wedding anniversary last weekend. Over the years, we have very occasionally left them in the care of family members while we sneaked away for one...

Parenting preparation classes offered by SGCMH Women’s Health and Childbirth Center
SGCMH Women’s Health and Childbirth Center is organizing parenting preparation classes to assist new parents with pregnancy and the early days of a newborn's life. The sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, and Wednesday, November 5. The...

4K dolls donated to foster care children through Special Dollivery
SALT LAKE CITY — It can change a child's world to open a case complete with an American Girl Doll, numerous outfits and accessories to go along with her. And when that child is one who would typically not receive such a gift, the surprise and...

Adoption Rhode Island changes with the times
We're saluting the more than 40 years that Adoption Rhode Island has improved the lives of thousands of children and families impacted by foster care. In the beginning, it was an adoption agency. But it has changed with the times. We first met...

Passaic County Volunteers Sought to Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Passaic County By: Najla Alexander "At just nine years old, Jayden has endured years of neglect due to his parents’ substance use and mental health challenges. After they lost their apartment, the family began living in their car in various...

Child Crisis Arizona awards pool fences to West Valley families
Drowning remains the leading cause of death of children 1 to 4 years old and is among the top five causes of death for children ages 5 to 9 years old. In response to this urgent need Child Crisis Arizona has partnered with SRP, State Farm, the...

Children's book about Buddy the Beefalo now available
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary said all proceeds go toward caring for their rescued animals like Buddy. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The story of Buddy the Beefalo, who escaped a slaughterhouse and evaded capture for months in Plymouth, Conn., is now...

Help AAA Kansas fill backpacks for children in foster care

Adopted at birth Melissa Gilbert reveals astonishing moment she reconnected with biological father
Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert revealed how her biological father 'knew' she was his daughter from watching her onscreen. The actress, 61, who was adopted after birth, discussed the journey of finding her biological parents on an...

Washington State Fills Medicaid Gap for Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts
SEATTLE, WA – Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday that the state will cover the loss of Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood following a new federal law. This decision comes after President Donald Trump signed the “Big...

One Child, Two Biological Mothers: German CDU Backtracking on Anti-Gender Stance?
The German federal government is moving forward with plans to allow children born to lesbian couples to have two legal biological mothers. According to current laws, only the woman who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. Her...

The 2nd Annual Parenting With Pride Summit July 29
The 2nd Annual Parenting with Pride Summit will take place on Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 2 PM, bringing together families, educators, and allies of LGBTQ youth from across Florida. Held virtually, this year’s theme, “Pride in Every Backpack:...

Parenting Guide: 7 parenting lessons from South actress Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal’s journey into motherhood has inspired many with its honesty and grace. This parenting guide explores 7 key lessons from the South actress that reflect mindful, modern, and emotionally intelligent parenting. 19 Image Credit :...

KVC Health Systems adopts WellSky EHR for behavioural health
KVC Health Systems has implemented WellSky’s electronic health record (EHR) technology to address behavioural health provider needs. This strategic partnership allows KVC to scale up processes, leverage data analytics, and integrate clinical and...

TWU helps students navigate college after foster care, and lawmakers put $3M to expand those services
Texas Woman's University has seen its FAST Academy bridge high school and college for young adults who've been in foster care. The Texas Legislature just gave the university $3 million toward two efforts. Lawmakers gave $1.4 million to continue...

Child Crisis Arizona: 7 pool fences to Southeast Valley families
INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA Drowning remains the leading cause of death of children ages 1 to 4 remains among the top five causes of death for children ages 5 to 9, according to a news release. That’s why Child Crisis Arizona has partnered with SRP,...