FARGO, N.D. - As North Dakota families navigate the latest phase of the pandemic, community action agencies worry the crisis is affecting parents enrollment decisions for Head Start programs. These regional organizations carry out school readiness programs for low-income families across North Dakota. .
EVERETT, Wash. After community pushback, Everett Community College has paused plans to close its Early Learning Center, which has provided child-care services and nutritional counseling to many low-income families north of Seattle for 29 years. Parents and employees were notified last week through a letter from the college, which stated a review of revenue and expenses shows the program is "not financially sustainable." Prior to a Tuesday night Board of Trustees meeting, the college sent a letter to the community saying the board will work with state and local leaders to find permanent funding. .
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania s child welfare and behavioral health services are in crisis, with a worker shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, a new report reveals. Between low wages and emotionally demanding work, advocates say real solutions are needed to ensure these agencies are able to help at-risk children. .
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Health advocates are pressing the U.S. Senate to approve the Build Back Better Act, because it would improve Medicaid and CHIP - the Children s Health Insurance Program. .