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Battling Meth: A Rural Montana County is on the Frontline of National Foster Care Surge

Daniel Heimpel

April 28, 2017 |

The Chronicle of Social Change |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lake County, Montana

The drug crisis has reached new extremes in many parts of the country, as meth and opioids continue to tear families apart and funnel even more children into an already-strapped foster care system. In rural Montana, law enforcement and communities are trying a new approach to battling drug addiction, focusing on supportive family counseling and "drug courts" to help treat - rather than imprison - those struggling with addiction. In Lake County, Family Drug Treatment Courts are working to divert addicts from the vicious cycle and keep more families together.

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Health workers create support network to north central Ohio mothers

Brittany Schock

April 25, 2017 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

Community Health Workers in Richmond County work to reduce barriers - including employment, education, smoking, food security or housing - that may contribute to the likelihood of infant mortality. Using the Community HUB Pathways Model to minimize significant sources of stress in a woman’s life, they are helping drive down infant mortality rates in Ohio, particularly for women and babies of color.

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Ten things you should know about open hiring

Jane M. Von Bergen

April 20, 2017 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Yonkers, New York

In Yonkers, Pennsylvania, Greyston Bakery's open hiring process gives a chance to those who might not have been hired otherwise. The company doesn't conduct background checks, look at resumes, require a skills test, or check references; the process means that people with criminal records, mental illnesses, disabilities, or those who are experiencing homelessness have a fair shot at a job. For many hired, the legitimacy of a "real job," benefits, and added incentives like child care help them move forward with their lives.

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The Parent Hack For Cheaper Childcare

William Kremer

April 04, 2017 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom, London, Greater London

Costs of childcare can be debilitating, especially for single mothers and low-income families. In London, some parents are banding together to take on shifts at their nursery, dramatically lowering staffing fees to keep childcare obtainable - with the added bonus of extra time spent with their young kids.

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Rehab for mothers - and their children - allows them to recover together

Jean Friedman-Rudovsky

February 08, 2017 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For women in traditional rehab centres, choosing treatment means leaving their children behind. Family House NOW (New Options for Women), is a residential treatment center in Philadelphia that allows women to live with their children, benefitting both the women and the children.

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Closing the Preschool Gap at Home

Anne Kim

February 06, 2017 |

Washington Monthly |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Mounting evidence points to an increasing disparity in the educational achievements of those children who attend and complete pre-school, and those who do not. The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program is a national home visiting initiative for low-income families that is working to bridge the gap. They provide learning curriculum, guidance, and parenting support for disadvantaged families in their homes, so that their children can be equally prepared to succeed in school.

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Somali-American father shares with parents the painful lessons he learned in Minnesota

Mila Koumpilova

December 28, 2016 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The youth of the Somali refugee community in Minnesota face disadvantages as immigrants and as targets for extremist Islam. A nonprofit offers parenting classes which cover everything from how to help with homework if parents don’t know English and suggestions to monitor online activity.

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'Bribing' Mums To Feed Their Kids

Emma Wilson Sahar Zand

December 18, 2016 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Peru, Tarma, Junín

One in three children in Peru are stunted by a lack of nutritious foods in their diet. In 2005, the government gave cash hand-outs to poor mothers, but only on the condition that they had regular health check-ups and their children went to school. By 2014 the number of children growing up too small had halved.

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Program helps men learn to be the dads they want to be

Jennifer Dixon

December 06, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Watsonville, California

Some social services push dads away and many primarily address mothers. PAPAS in California, is a program that helps strengthen families and reduce conflict through support groups and educational classes for fathers.

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Could Nurse-Family Partnership expand impact in Michigan?

Kristen Jordan Shamus

December 03, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

The Michigan Nurse-Family Partnership is improving maternal and infant health while saving the state money. The programs address 5% of the need that exists in the state but they are expanding thanks to philanthropic support and committed intermediaries.

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