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The Philadelphia agency responsible for keeping children safe is failing families, says scathing new report

After a detailed investigation of the city’s child welfare system, a City Council committee issued an urgent call for wholesale reforms.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Kid vaccinations for COVID nearly doubled in Philly over the past two weeks

The city’s rate for 5- to 11-year-olds is still below the national average, but it's catching up.

Resources to help avoid and deal with traumatic birth experiences in Philadelphia

How to make the start of a new life as trauma-free as possible.

Birth trauma for parents is common at Philadelphia hospitals, but not usually covered by insurance

Fear of lawsuits means the baby becomes the sole focus, experts say — and everyone is hurried home to avoid costs.

Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond

Saved by the bell? Not this time.

George Floyd protests

Make space, don’t sugarcoat, empower pride: How to talk to your kids about the Chauvin verdict

Philly parents and therapists on the delicate balance of explaining racism to children.

Embiid baby index: The Sixers center’s newborn son, by the numbers

Arthur Elijah de Paula Embiid shares a first name with Joel’s late younger brother.

Opinion

Opinion: Don’t steal our teachers during a pandemic

How can the Philadelphia School District go forward with “leveling” this year?

11-year-old’s car cleaning service is a hit in Germantown: ‘I love things to be perfect’

Jabre Dutton says interacting with customers helps make up for not being able to see his friends at school.

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Philly school families get pandemic cash bonus for food, so those who don’t need it plan donation drive

Since the entire city district usually gets free lunch, P-EBT cards go to everyone.

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Wolf to foster youth: Executive powers tapped for shutdowns don’t extend to your aid

Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.

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Gov. Wolf hasn’t answered their letter, so foster youth plan Twitter onslaught

A tweetstorm will call on Pennsylvania to extend services during the pandemic.

Philly’s coronavirus response

‘They got us panicking’: PA foster youth await any sign of help from Gov. Wolf

Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in this regard, advocates say.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Free diapers in Philly: 10 places mothers can get formula and supplies

A new program to help babies during the pandemic.

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New court order: Philly parents can fight for kids as some foster hearings restart

Previously suspended, the 10-day assessments will be held remotely.

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When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed

The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.

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Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown

Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.

Carson Wentz baby! Here’s how Eagles players are congratulating their QB

His teammates have plenty of parenting experience.

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Father’s Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids

A local nonprofit put up thousands of dollars.

These moms are coming to Philly Pride for everyone who needs a hug

There's few things as comforting as a warm, maternal embrace.