Children

Through educators, therapists and service coordinators, Birth to 3 assists families with young children in their developmental stages.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses local grant and possible Republican-led budget cuts for the WIC program.

Brian McBride, director of Children’s Community Mental Health Services and Wraparound Milwaukee, speaks on the organization's mission and impact on children and families in need within the Milwaukee area.

A group of working parents join Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to discuss the challenges they face daily and how the pandemic has impacted their outlook both at work and at home.

The national shortage of acetaminophen and ibuprofen doesn't mean there aren't ways to relieve symptoms in children. Milwaukee pharmacist gives parents and caregivers tips.

COVID-19 has been on the decline across the U.S while another respiratory virus is on the rise.

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in deadly homicides this year compared to 2021. The survivors of the violence need to be cared for physically and mentally. Project Ujima at Children's Wisconsin provides a holistic style of support for these individuals and families in need.

The United Way has been distributing diapers in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties since May 2021. In that time, the agency has provided 279,000 baby diapers to its network of 39 local nonprofits. Then nonprofits then distribute the diapers to people directly.

School is almost back in session, and parents are working to make sure their kids have everything they need to start the school year right. For many parents, a COVID-19 vaccination should be on that list.

An event this Saturday is exploring the impact of childhood trauma and how acquired childhood experiences can affect people later in life. The event is, in part, centered on the conviction of Marlin Dixon. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's James Causey and Angela Peterson share more.