News by subject: CHI

Adeline Smith, 17, of Coeur d'Alene, today was named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for her inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others....

William Charouhis, 18, of Miami, and Anjani Sharma, 17, of Rockledge, today were each named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for their inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others....

Genshu Price, 16, of Hauula, today was named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for his inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others....

Twenty-five young leaders from across the U.S. have been honored by Prudential Financial today as the latest class of Prudential Emerging Visionaries....

Frank Stephenson, the automotive designer behind Ferrari, Maserati, and more, was in Chicago on February 12 around the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, discussing his unique design approach for the brand new, world's safest car seat, babyark....

Ready. Set. Food!, a leader in early allergen introduction solutions, announces its new Access For All program, a groundbreaking initiative to address the food allergy challenges faced by families on Medicaid. Ready. Set. Food! will kick off this...

WIN, the nation's leading family-building and family well-being company, today announces it has helped more than 500,000 families achieve parenthood. For more than 25 years, WIN has proudly offered the most comprehensive and...

An internationally renowned research scientist at the Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Phoenix has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to...

Project Liberty Foundation, a global non-profit organization founded by Frank McCourt, today released findings from a large-scale, global survey focused on attitudes about technology and social media's impact on children around the world. Conducted...

Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center have selected HKS and Perkins&Will as the integrated design team to collaborate on a new pediatric campus in Dallas to meet the demands of the growing North Texas population....

Viewpoint, the educational program hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a special collaboration with Da Vinci Schools, focusing on an exclusive episode that highlights the innovative and impactful work of Da Vinci RISE High...

Nickelodeon, The Pinkfong Company, and VStar Entertainment Group proudly debuted Baby Shark's Big Broadwave Tour! on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Sioux City, IA. Audience members were captivated by the live stage show's vibrant blend of stunning visual...

This week, the Colorado House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee will consider a bill led by Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) related to child passenger safety and education. House Bill 24-1055, sponsored by...

For almost three and a half months, more than 15,000 Montreal students and their families have been without a safe means of transportation to school, while the indefinite general strike called by the Transco-CSN Workers' Union continues. The...

Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future," "FABF"), a nonprofit organization that supports the...

Pudgy Penguins fans' collections are about to get even pudgier, with series 2 of the beloved huddle sliding onto shelves of Walmart in February and Target in March. The Web3-born brand turned must-have collectible line is back for the highly...

Have you heard of the "Don't Say Period" bill? In 2023, Florida passed HB1069, a bill which would restrict classroom education for students below ninth grade on human sexuality and reproductive health?this includes conversations on menstruation! The...

Disney On Ice presents Dream Big brings to life the magic of Disney's tales through world-class figure skating, transporting audiences to exciting worlds where heroes seek to fulfil their dreams, including fan favourites such as Frozen, Moana, Coco...

All California students in grades K-12 now have access to free online tutoring and homework help offered by California's public libraries through the HelpNow Program, which is administered by Pacific Library Partnership (PLP), in partnership with the...

The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of...

As part of a move toward person-centered models of care, Colorado Access is partnering with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC), a Colorado organization that works to keep state and local laws and policies in line with the needs of...

With summer creeping closer, parents are now on the lookout for engaging activities to fill their kids' days once school is out. Life Time , which serves more than 31,000 children aged 5 to 12 annually at its summer camps across North America, offers...

redtag.ca and its parent company H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations have entered a multi-year agreement to raise $1.5M to support the Labatt Family Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The Labatt Family Heart Centre at SickKids is among...

Giant Tiger Stores Limited is proud to announce today the launch of its second-year partnership with Kids Help Phone to create a new pink shirt to raise awareness for Anti-Bullying Day. This one-of-a-kind shirt is available now in select Giant Tiger...

The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 grants. Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that offer programming for children and youth are encouraged to apply for project grants, ranging in...

Garden Catering, the restaurant chain famous for its hand-cut, all-white meat chicken nuggets, is taking a stand against cancer. Starting Wednesday, February 14, 2024, visit any Garden Catering location to purchase a $5 coupon booklet featuring more...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, also known as Red Hand Day: "Children have no place in war. Every year, thousands of children are cruelly recruited...

Big Blue Marble Academy, a leading provider of early childhood education, is proud to be celebrating Lunar New Year and engaging preschool-aged children in fun and educational activities that foster cultural appreciation and global understanding....

Who gets a rose? And what is being done to cure youth homelessness? Elyana is an inspiring young lady who forges roses from steel....

Overture International, a non-profit organization committed to protecting children and empowering families and communities in southern Haiti, today announced the release of the first two installments of its booklet series titled "Orphanages are NOT...

In an effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity and support families with seriously ill children, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Canada is proud to introduce the RMHC Family Cookbook. This heartwarming collection of recipes,...

In adolescent athletes who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the younger the athlete at the time of primary ACLR and an earlier return to sport (RTS) were significantly associated with an increased rate of secondary ACL...

Former BET Executive Producer, Shellee Brown, has launched the James Nathaniel Brown Foundation to honor the legacy of her father, Jim Brown. It was clear to me that Dad wanted the impactful work he started in the sixties to continue long after he...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: "This is a historic day for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as for all Canadians. An...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision today against the...

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is very pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to uphold the federal Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. This decision confirms the legal framework in the Act...

Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative (the Collab), a network of passionate charter school leaders who are united to share best practices and innovative ideas to help increase capacity and success among participating schools, announces the...

The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision today on the Government of Québec's challenge to Bill C-92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Today, the Supreme Court upheld the legislation. The Act...

The Métis Nation of Ontario applauds the unanimous decision released today by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the constitutional validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the "Act"). Also known...

After more than a year of deliberation, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a ruling eagerly awaited by First Nations. At stake in this legal...

UPPAbaby delivers the next generation in safety, innovation, and enhanced comfort in the new year with the launch of their first-ever lightweight infant car seat, Aria ? the lightest on the market at just 5.9 lbs. With its featherweight construction,...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will join the Honourable Mitzi Dean, British Columbia's Minister of State for Child Care, to announce that additional child care spaces will move into the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC...

The Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control applauds the leadership of the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec as well as that of the Government of British Columbia for having acted promptly and appropriately to protect young people against the ill-advised...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will join the Honourable Mitzi Dean, British Columbia's Minister of State for Child Care, to announce that additional child care spaces will move into the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC...

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the oldest and largest flamenco festival outside of Spain, will take place from June 21-29, 2024. Presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, the University of New Mexico, PNC Bank and the National Hispanic...

GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today the...

From spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost, The Toy Associationtm today unveiled the top trends expected to drive consumer spending on toys, games, and youth entertainment...

National PTA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Advocacy Awards, which honor state, local and individual PTA advocates for taking action to make a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of every child....

Women constitute roughly half of the United States workforce, yet they are notably underrepresented in the STEM ?science, technology, engineering, and math ? fields. The extent of this gender gap is subject to debate depending on the specific metrics...

The Winter Triathlon in support of the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation returns to Montreal's Maisonneuve Park on February 16. Organized by the Cercle de Sainte-Justine, a volunteer committee reporting to the Foundation's Board of Directors, this major...