For readers in New York City, this page covers parenting, caregiving and the dynamics of raising children. It follows local family life, including evolving household structures and the challenges of caregiving.
Families in Mott Haven picked up free diapers, wipes, and baby supplies at a community expo held at a local elementary school.
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Do you trust local community programs to help families with everyday parenting costs?
A nine-year-old child was safely recovered by police after being separated from her mother on a Brooklyn subway train.
The couple made a public appearance at Regal Union Square following the birth of their daughter earlier this year.
Angel Carrasco appeared in court following an incident that left a 23-year-old woman dead and an infant in critical condition.
The city comptroller's office has registered 1,144 of 1,191 submitted early childhood contracts, easing a payment backlog before the school year.
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Should your community invest more in public services to support families caring for aging relatives?
The annual gala recognizes essential contributions to New York City home care services.
Regular subjects here include work-family balance, parenting strategies, elder caregiving and the impact of public policy on households. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. New York City households face unique constraints regarding space and cost that define how these family structures operate day to day. Changes in childcare access and school-related activities surface as the most frequent drivers of these stories.
