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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
fromDaily Mom magazine
4 days ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
Healthcare
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
LGBT
fromGothamist
6 hours ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

POC Arts Nonprofits Face Severe Staffing Challenges, Survey Finds

Many museums led by people of color in the Northeast struggle with staffing and funding, impacting their ability to serve communities.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in preschools

If another €10million need to be put in, I'll do it. We will ensure better monitoring of recruitment and training, clearer channels to report alleged abuse, and transparency with parents.
France news
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#childcare
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
#gender-affirming-care
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
#child-care
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago
New York City

NYC launches 'Child Care Hub,' a comprehensive one-stop search tool for families

New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Mamdani's outrageous child-care boondoggle shows who comes first in NYC

Mamdani's 'free' child-care center costs taxpayers $10 million to renovate and $2.3 million annually, serving only 40 children.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

NYC launches 'Child Care Hub,' a comprehensive one-stop search tool for families

NYC launches a comprehensive Child Care Hub, providing families with access to over 10,000 child care options and essential information.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Calling NYC parents with young kids: City Hall wants your views on child care

The Mamdani administration is conducting a citywide survey to shape child care policy in New York City.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
#democracy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Education
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Teachers in overcrowded Cork school forced to use disabled toilet as 'sensory space'

Baltydaniel National School faces serious risks from traffic issues and inadequate classroom sizes, prompting a plea for expansion.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
#autism
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
#child-development
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
#disability-rights
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
London politics

Councillor fights guide dog access refusals

Disabled individuals face significant barriers, including refusal of entry to businesses with guide dogs, highlighting the need for greater awareness and compliance with laws.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Councillor fights guide dog access refusals

Disabled individuals face significant barriers, including refusal of entry to businesses with guide dogs, highlighting the need for greater awareness and compliance with laws.
#nonprofit
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
Fundraising

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Your Kid Can Be A More Inclusive Friend With Sesame Workshop's New Autism Resources

The Sesame Workshop resources want the same for everyone. They are meant to help facilitate safe, inclusive group settings by giving children (and adults!) tips and engagement ideas for reaching out to someone, inviting others into your play, and offering encouragement to a kiddo who might feel a little uncertain or left out.
Parenting
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

7 Words to Say When Your Child Shuts Down About School

Kids often shut down around schoolwork due to anxiety, and supportive communication can help them re-engage.
Miami
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

It's Child Week | Defector

Moise Kouame, at 17, became the youngest match winner in Miami Open history, showcasing immense potential in men's tennis.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

We in the autism science and advocacy community were just appalled at the way he went about selecting members. The current committee has been hijacked by a narrow ideological agenda that does not reflect either the broad autism community or the state of autism science.
US news
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Nonprofit shows NICU families that 'Today is A Good Day'

A nonprofit supports NICU families by providing care packages and vital needs funding, enhancing their experience during challenging times.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
#special-educational-needs
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Education

Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds

Oversized classes and inadequate staffing hinder support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England's mainstream schools.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Disabled children's legal rights are red lines' in Send overhaul, ministers warned

Legal rights for disabled children and families must not be diluted; legally enforceable EHCPs and SEND tribunal protections must be retained.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds

Oversized classes and inadequate staffing hinder support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England's mainstream schools.
#send-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Won't somebody think of the children? Advocacy group to spend $50 million to back Democrats pushing child care ahead of the midterms | Fortune

When child care can cost more than your rent or a mortgage, or you have to sacrifice a paycheck in order to be able to take care of a loved one, that can motivate how people vote. Each election cycle, we see candidates recognizing that more and more.
Healthcare
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

New Preschool for All Data Challenges Idea That Wealthy People Are Fleeing County

Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax saw high-income filers increase 14 percent in 2024 after declining in 2022-2023, suggesting the program is not driving wealthy residents away.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

Rotating the Clipboard Built Our Workplace Democracy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Losing staff could be detrimental to the projects we worked on, and there was a growing dissatisfaction with how meetings were run. These mostly one-sided discussions left the quieter half of us feeling pushed aside, like our thoughts didn't matter much. If things stayed this way, I worried the good people on our team would start quitting one by one.
Non-profit organizations
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Tackling The Overlooked Obstacle To Pro Bono Work: Not Having A Clue How To Do It - Above the Law

A new partnership between Paladin and the Practising Law Institute integrates targeted skills-based training with law school pro bono work to address the gap between legal education and practical pro bono service demands.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Hundreds of children could be left without special school places in September after 'unprecedented demand'

Hundreds of children may be denied special classroom places in September due to exponentially increased applications exceeding capacity expectations.
#early-childhood-education
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

There's No Such Thing as a Child Expert

No true parenting or child experts exist because children are unique, fallible, and inconsistent individuals; expertise in parenting strategies does not equate to understanding your specific child better than you do.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
#universal-child-care
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

My mission to make life more user friendly for the disability community

Josh Miele is a blind scientist and adaptive-technology inventor who uses lived experience, activism, and rule-breaking to advance accessibility and inclusive design.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Parent forced to home school trans child over sex ed guidance

The mother of a transgender child has said she was forced to home-school him after the government's controversial sex education guidance posed "safeguarding concerns". The seven-year-old trans boy was reportedly removed from public education after being subjected to "inhuman" statements about his gender identity during lessons. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, the parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said she received "zero support" from staff at the school despite making numerous complaints about safeguarding concerns.
LGBT
Education
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Universal childcare is NYC's next big leap but literacy must be the system's heart amNewYork

Universal childcare must integrate early literacy as central to child development to improve socioeconomic mobility and address affordability and inequality.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

Philanthropy Must Defend the Right to Bear Witness | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

"Are you okay?" These were Alex Pretti's last words, said to a woman after ICE agents had tackled and pepper-sprayed her. Videos from bystanders show Pretti holding up a phone, attempting to document what was happening before he himself was pepper-sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and killed by those officers. He lost his life not for committing violence, but for documenting it, and stepping in to protect someone facing it.
US politics
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid's First IEP Meeting

Schools must provide only 'adequate' education under IDEA; parents must proactively fight, use evaluations and advocates, and prepare early to secure better IEP outcomes.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Parents of disabled children fear reforms to special needs education in England could remove vital support and weaken legally backed EHCP protections.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

SEND parents fear for children's future as government plans reforms

Nearly half of parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities fear proposed SEND reforms will reduce support as EHCP growth strains council budgets.
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