San Antonio teenagers share their stories of what it's like to be homeless or in transition and the sacrifices they're making ...

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder ...

The Ontario government is helping to build 66 supportive homes and 120 emergency shelter spaces in Thunder Bay. The $10.7 million investment will support five p ...

Friday is STRIVE Rocks, the biggest fundraiser of the year for STRIVE, an organization that works with teens and young adults ...

The number of 4-year-olds attending state-funded preschools reached record highs last school year, driven by states embracing universal access and an unprecedented $14.4 billion in spending.

Murry Gunty and Black Bear Sports built a hockey empire, turning the youth sport into a profit machine for wealthy investors.

Nothing helped Cody McCoon until he landed at the Springs Rescue Mission. The Colorado Springs native fell into a life of drug and alcohol abuse as a teen, cycling in and out of jail and treatment ...

Illinois counties have continued to launch new mental health courts, and advocates call for more. Champaign County is the ...

This story is a collaboration between Illinois Answers and the Chicago bureau of MindSite News. Bloomington native Shayla Woodworth had struggled with mental illness and addiction since she was a teen ...

After overcoming homelessness, 18-year-old Tyrel Albin received a heartfelt sendoff to Air Force boot camp, reconnecting with family thanks to the power of social media and community support.

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego-area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community ...