‘Sesame Street’ and CNN to Address Racism in Town Hall for Kids and Families
As the black community has to endure yet another African-American dying at the hands of police, CNN and “Sesame Street” are channeling their second town hall meeting to address the…
10-Year-Old Chelsea Phaire Sends 1,500 Art Kits to Kids in Foster Homes and Shelters
Chelsea Phaire, a 10-year-old 5th-grader and founder of Chelsea’s Charity, creates art kits for kids in need around the nation. She chooses to give back to children in hopes that…
Will You Get an Additional SNAP Payment? Find Out!
Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may also get an additional SNAP payment this month to help with food while children are at home amid COVID-19. However, if…
Read the Latest BACW Newsletter
Dr. Sharon McDaniel, board president of Black Administrators in Child Welfare, opens this month’s BACW newsletter: We are strong. I know we will come through this together. Whereas now there is…
Child Vaccinations Drop as Parents Avoid the Doctor’s Office
Since it’s National Infant Immunization Week, we think it’s important to talk about the recent drop in child vaccinations and check-ups due to COVID-19. It’s common sense that anyone concerned…
Needs of Older Youth During COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues, we must cater to the needs of older youth in foster care and kinship care who rely on us to ensure their well-being. “These are young people…
Toxic Stress in Children: What It Does and How to Mitigate It
Feeling stressed has become a more frequent expression as we are challenged more every day by the impact and implications of COVID-19. Stress is always present in our lives, and in…
Acts of Kindness During COVID-19
How to Stay Pain-Free While Working from Home
Provided by the Society for Human Resource Management Millions of people who are working from home to stop the spread of COVID-19 have found themselves in makeshift workstations without proper…
Elmo’s Dad Encourages Parents: “You Are Doing an Amazing Job”
It’s nice to know that Sesame Street characters are social distancing, too! Elmo’s dad, Louie, understands the struggles that parents feel staying home. In this YouTube video, Louie commends parents…