Children & Youth

Federal money designed to help connect Connecticut youth with mental health professionals comes amid a national youth mental health crisis.

A new report finds child poverty rates in the U.S. fell dramatically between 1993 and 2019.

The annual 'Kids Count' report shows Connecticut improved its overall ranking but can gain in housing and economic security.

The deadline for eligible Connecticut families to apply for the state’s $250 per child tax rebate checks is Sunday.

Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined State Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani for a COVID-19 awareness rally in New Haven.

Connecticut youth, legislators and advocates discussed how they are working to support foster children aging out of the system during the pandemic and beyond.

The goal of the coalition's plan is to expand on access to youth jobs, after-school programs, mental health services for at-risk youth and community centers.

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