Police Seek Missing 15-Year-Old in Berks County
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for Madelyn Chaney, who left her home Wednesday evening and has not returned.
Pennsylvania Family News
Family in Pennsylvania runs on parenting, caregiving and household dynamics, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on policies, child development trends and resources for the support of families across the state.
Pregnancy
Live Poll
Should Pennsylvania spend public money training more doulas to support childbirth?
Pennsylvania Launches First Statewide Doula Apprenticeship
The year-long program trains doulas and makes them eligible for Medicaid reimbursement, a first among U.S. states.
Child Care
Live Poll
Should the federal government prioritize uniform standards for early childhood programs over local operational flexibility?
Pennsylvania Advocates Oppose New Head Start Standards
State lawmakers gathered to protest a federal proposal to eliminate long-standing Head Start performance regulations.
Eldercare
Live Poll
Should your state implement a mandatory registry to prevent convicted abusers from working in caregiving?
Pennsylvania Senate Passes New Elder Abuse Bills
The state Senate approved legislation to establish an abuser registry and increase criminal penalties for care-dependent abuse.
Teens
Live Poll
Do you support stricter safety requirements for teenage drivers in your community?
Pennsylvania Police Issue Teen Driver Safety Reminders
State troopers are urging young motorists to prioritize safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Babies
Live Poll
Do you trust local healthcare providers to effectively encourage vaccination within traditional communities in your area?
Midwife Advocated for MMR Vaccines in Pennsylvania
A Lancaster County midwife has pushed for authorization to administer MMR vaccines to Amish mothers.
More in Family
Coverage takes in parenting approaches, demographic shifts in household structures, caregiving requirements and developments in state policy. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Changing labor market dynamics and education costs exert a constant influence on family life in this region. School policies and health requirements for children generate as much interest as changes in child care availability.