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A report released by the National Center on Family Homelessness reveals that 1.5 million children - 1 in every 50 - go homeless in the US each year. The report provides state-by-state rankings, based on general child well-being, extent of child homelessness, risk for child homelessness and state policy and planning on the issue.

Indiana's ranks (from the 2-p… Continue

(re-posted from the MCCOY blog)

Recess Matters, Too

1/30/2009 7:37:00 AM

According to a recent study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, taking recess out of the school day can have serious consequences in child behavior. (Read the full article at Pediatrics or a shorter overview at… Continue

A trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art this weekend led to two exciting youth-focused discoveries:

1. Dawoud Bay's Class Pictures exhibit is a delight and offers a revealing glimpse into the adolescent experience in America. With photographs of a diverse range of American teens, as well as their own narratives about their views on life, I was stunned by how honest and raw much of the exhibit was.… Continue

If you couldn't make it to this morning's Provider Council meeting, here are the highlights.

1. Keith Monfreda gave the group a quick overview of AYS, Inc.'s work. Our hosts this month, AYS provides early childhood and before- and after-school services to youth, with the ultimate goal of providing enriching, engaging services.

2. Kathy Souchet-Moura showed a brief clip and told the group about this Saturday's… Continue