Children

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.

Many parents are finding it difficult to talk with their kids about school shootings, but Children's Wisconsin's Dr. Jenny Walczak says there are ways to approach the subject and help kids handle the anxiety and fear that many of us are feeling.

For the last couple of years, Ashley Valentine has hosted pop-up book events throughout Milwaukee. Now, she’s opened a BIPOC children’s bookstore and literacy center called Rooted MKE.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says the monthly child tax credit was a lifeline and investment in children. Tatiana Joseph, a mother, says this was the village coming to the rescue of parents.

On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee and spoke with residents on the front lines of lead contamination.

Dr. Michael Gutzeit of Children’s Wisconsin discusses how children are being impacted by the latest surge in Wisconsin’s COVID-19 cases.

As the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus surges, many parents are beginning to feel like they're at their wit's end. Lake Effect contributor Dusty Weis shares his experience.