MD: Youth
Report: MD children doing well overall, racial gaps persist
A new report looking at child well-being finds Maryland doing better than most, but racial disparities persist in the state. The Baltimore-based …
Study calls for changes to address child labor trafficking in MD
A new study recommends state agencies change their methods to address child labor trafficking. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of …
Report ranks Maryland 11th in health of women, children
A new report covering women's and children's health shows Maryland is doing well overall, but some concerning trends have emerged. The 2023 Health …
USDA announces partnership to reform school food procurement
October is National Farm to School Month and the Department of Agriculture has announced a new effort to improve students' access to high-quality food…
Some Maryland Communities Lowering Voting Age to 16
Today is National Voter Registration Day and in addition to urging you to check your registration advocates are making the case for lowering the votin…
Social Security Administration Raising Awareness of SSI in Maryland
The Social Security Administration wants to make sure Marylanders know about the Supplemental Security Income program. Supplemental Security Income …
Report: Nearly 70K MD Kids May Lose Access to Child Care
Maryland parents may soon have fewer options when it comes to finding child care. At the end of September, federal support for child care will shrink …
Report: Maryland Ranks 21st for Child Well-being
The new Kids Count Data Book found the child care system still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report showed …
Unions Taking on Meta at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, held its annual meeting last week amid new scrutiny from the federal government and multiple …
Foster Care Report Shows Fewer in System, But Achievement Gaps Remain
A new report covering foster care trends among older children in the U.S. shows some improvements but critical achievement gaps remain. The …
MD House and Senate Approve Trans Health Equity Act
Both chambers of the Maryland legislature have passed a bill that would require the state's Medicaid program to cover gender affirming care. While …
Conference in Baltimore to Focus on Childhood Grief
Knowing how to hold space for the grief of children can be complex, but learning how to do it is vital for their well-being. A death in the family …