Monday was a day to celebrate for nine Mississippi families who welcomed 13 children to their permanent homes in a mass adoption ceremony in Hattiesburg.
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Medical researchers are out with new findings, which underscore how some communities saw more devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new study focuses on pediatric trauma cases, and a Minnesota doctor said it mirrors what he is seeing. The data, posted by the American College of Surgeons, showed childhood trauma rates increased during the pandemic and were disproportionately higher for kids in disadvantaged areas. .
Ohio parents say they re concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a new initiative to help them build advocacy skills. Ugochi Akoi is a member of the Parent Advisory Board, formed by the Children s Defense Fund - Ohio and the Central Ohio Parent Leadership Training Institute. Akoi said she s had many conversations with moms who ve had to leave jobs due to lack of affordable childcare, and said the state needs better to policies in place to support families. .
Halloween is coming up and for kids and parents, the holiday provides an opportunity to connect with their community. Kim Hemmert, grants manager with the Idaho Children s Trust Fund, said Halloween is a social holiday and provides many ways for families to strengthen their relationships with the people around them. "Whether it s with trunk or treat events, whether it s in communities where they put on trick or treating events in the neighborhood," said Hemmert, "it s a great time for families to engage with their neighbors and with their community and to make those social connections." Hemmert said her organization promotes the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences or HOPE framework, which can help combat negative experiences in children s lives. " .