ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — To end multi-generational poverty, state and local agencies should integrate services such as early childhood development, temporary cash assistance and mental health programming, a governor-mandated commission told lawmakers Tuesday.
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A couple creates Bennett Blazers to serve physically challenged children
BALTIMORE — One Baltimore couple is giving physically challenged children the chance to be their best on the court and on the field. Through Bennett Blazers, an adaptive sports program, kids have the chance to learn and play in various…
EPA funds pediatric asthma study at Johns Hopkins for Baltimore’s at-risk youth
Twenty percent of children in Baltimore suffer from asthma, which is more than double the national average. Lawmakers are taking the first step in clearing the air by funding a Johns Hopkins study that may bring them closer to preventing pediatric asthma.
Underwater Pumpkin Carving at National Aquarium Aims to Help Children Understand Importance of ‘Scary’ Animals
Families flocked to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for its “Hallowmarine” celebration
Protecting Kids from Identity Theft
Lawmakers and Maryland hospitals launched their KidSafe campaign to help stop identity theft of minors.
Foster Care Funding Bill Draws Dispute Between Veteran, Freshman Senators
A roundup of bills discussed in Annapolis on Wednesday.
Enrollment in Afterschool Programs Up Nationally; Maryland Lags
Maryland lags behind the 2014 national averages for children enrolled in afterschool programs, according to a survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance.
Annapolis Roundup: Feb. 12
The General Assembly debates SWAT teams, foster care, tanning beds and surrogates
Advocates Call for Bill to Revoke Parental Rights of Men Accused of Conceiving Child Through Rape
Rape Survivor Family Protection Act Has Failed in the Past Despite Broad Support
Delegate to Propose Bill to Expedite and Clarify Child Custody Cases
Maryland Delegate Kathleen Dumais’ bill calls on judges to explain their decisions in child custody cases