Social services
The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans have proposed legislation that would give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by eliminating funding for essential programs like Meals on Wheels, Head Start, and Social Services Block Grant. This move would put nearly 25 million children, seniors, and families at risk across the
Charities
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust's Ryegate House has been selected to receive the Lifelites Community Project Grant, along with six other organizations, in a £1.6 million campaign to provide assistive and sensory technology to children's hospices and community projects. The grant will support
Charities
Anne Suslak's Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston is taking the initiative to give back to the community by organizing a bingo night event to raise funds for Home-Start Royston, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire. The event will take place on June 5 at 6:30 pm and aims
Social services
With 534 children in care in Plymouth needing a safe and loving environment, Plymouth City Council is making a passionate appeal for more people to consider becoming foster carers. Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May) shines a spotlight on the benefits of fostering, with Foster for Plymouth, the Council's
Charities
This year's McHappy Day, hosted by McDonald's Canada and its local, independent franchisees, has reached a record-breaking total of over $11.3 million in fundraising across Canada. The contributions will have a profound impact on families with sick and injured children, enabling them to stay close
Charities
Madeleine North, whose son Alexander was supported by Forget Me Not, a children's hospice, described the Colour Run as a "fantastic event" that brought joy and laughter to those participating. The charity, which relies on the money raised at events like the Colour Run, aims to
Autism
The National Hospital of Acupuncture in Ha Na tmi, Vietnam, is pioneering an innovative approach to treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by integrating traditional eastern medicine with modern speech and communication therapy. This holistic approach, which combines acupuncture, massage, and traditional therapies with modern language intervention techniques, has shown significant
Autism
Researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have conducted a study to investigate the effectiveness of a long-term multi-family group psychoeducational intervention in improving family functioning and reducing family burden in families with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study aimed to understand the etiology, characteristics,
Family
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, stating that the wiping out of 902 families is "undeniable proof of genocidal intent." This intentional destruction of families has been ongoing since last October, with the Israeli military removing these families
Family
A study from Stanford University warns that major storms like Helene can have a devastating long-term impact on public health, with excess deaths potentially reaching into the thousands. Researchers estimate that anywhere from 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths can be attributed to the aftermath of a major tropical
Family
For 89 years, Social Security has been a stalwart provider of financial security for countless American families, providing about $1.5 trillion in benefits to more than 71 million recipients each year. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt said when signing the Social Security Act in 1935, "We can never
Autism
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often face significant challenges in their child's care, highlighting the importance of tailored support to meet their individual needs. Researchers at the University Children's Hospital Zurich conducted a study to investigate how children with autism and their families experience
