children & families

Behind the Numbernew

In January, The Commercial Appeal raised eyebrows with its decision to display the estimated number of babies born to Tennessee's single mothers for the year.

The Memphis Flyer | Preston Lauterbach | 02-15-2008 | Children & Families

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Baby Bluesnew

Proposed Tennessee law would bar gay couples or unmarried, straight couples from adopting children.

The Memphis Flyer | Bianca Phillips | 02-15-2008 | Children & Families

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State Changes Make It Harder for Familiesnew

Last year, to help plug a $70 million budget gap, the state froze its subsidies to child-care providers at 2005 levels. It doesn't plan to raise the rates again until 2009.

Isthmus | Vikki Kratz | 02-04-2008 | Children & Families

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Portrait of Jenynew

For this fifteen-year-old, it's been a long road to home.

Westword | Luke Turf | 01-28-2008 | Children & Families

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More Than a Gamenew

For many Oklahomans, sports, particulary football, is a way of life -- and the rest is just details.

Urban Tulsa Weekly | Brian Ervin | 01-23-2008 | Children & Families

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What is Judge Richard Chaney Hiding?new

For years, the Durham District Court Judge has mentored troubled teens, but his conduct has raised concerns.

INDY Week | Mosi Secret | 01-17-2008 | Children & Families

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One Child at a Timenew

Court Appointed Special Advocates make a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care -- one case at a time.

Gambit | Sarah Andert | 01-16-2008 | Children & Families

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Is Workplace Daycare a Workable Solution?new

For 30 years in Canada, advocates have lobbied for a federal child-care system funded by taxpayers to address the drought of quality spaces. The lobby hasn't been successful.

The Georgia Straight | Pieta Woolley | 12-17-2007 | Children & Families

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