Children and their families are experiencing unprecedented levels of hardship during this time where businesses, schools and child care closed. This week, new data from the Census Household Pulse survey…
The last five months have been disruptive for children and families in Virginia. Children and parents are facing challenges, hardship and trauma that will impact them for a lifetime. Financial,…
In March, the world witnessed a virus that quickly hit close to home as it impacted children and families all over the world. Youth and kids have tried to cope…
This blog was originally published by COUNT ALL KIDS, which can be found on its website here. Children are the voice of the future. El Día del Niño (The Day of the Child),…
This blog was originally published by COUNT ALL KIDS, which can be found on its website here. Today Hagase Contar, a project of NALEO Educational Fund, is celebrating the count of…
This blog was originally published by COUNT ALL KIDS, which can be found on its website here. This week is Black Census Week, a project of the National Coalition on Black…
On Thursday, March 12th, the Virginia General Assembly wrapped up its historic 2020 session by passing a two-year budget that makes historic investments in mental health services for children and…
What’s in the Governor’s Budget for children’s mental health? Highlights from the Governor’s Introduced Budget: 2020-2022 On December 17th, Governor Northam presented his proposed biennium budget to the Joint Money…
New Data Show Virginia ranks 10th in Overall Child Well-Being, But Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist This marks the 30th release of the KIDS COUNT Data Book. Virginia’s child…
Over the last several years, behavioral health has been a primary focus for policymakers in Virginia. Efforts made by the Deeds Commission, as well as our Medicaid and behavioral health agencies,…
