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When children lose a parent in Utah, a groundbreaking state program now ensures they get both grief counseling and financial support. Since 2023, officials and nonprofits are connecting families to $1,100 monthly benefits most never knew existed.
A four-year-old who could barely speak after experiencing domestic violence is now making friends and learning daily thanks to specialist support workers. Over 5,400 children have been helped since the program launched in 2022.
A new funding program is making foster care more flexible by letting people start with weekend visits instead of full-time commitment. The approach has already helped build lasting relationships between children in care and adults who show up consistently.
Chatters Hair Salon is inviting customers across 115 Canadian locations to add a few dollars to their bill to help families with critically ill children. The campaign, running through June 4, marks a decade of partnership with Ronald McDonald House Canada.
Families staying at a northern BC hospital will soon have a modern, welcoming kitchen where they can share meals during their most difficult moments. A $20,000 grant and community fundraising effort are transforming the Ronald McDonald House Family Room into a comforting space for those who need it most.
A free community fair in Indiana will bring together 100 organizations offering everything from food and health resources to job support, all in one place. It's a one-stop shop for families seeking help or hope.
The Gianforte Family Foundation has donated $147 million to nonprofits since 2004, with $112 million staying in Montana to support rescue missions, education programs, and family services. Last year alone set a record with $16 million in grants, including $1.4 million to Flathead Valley organizations.
Houston Children's Charity is giving away 50 wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, shattering their own record from last year. The $5.3 million donation represents the largest distribution of its kind in the country.
A fiber optic company just launched its charitable foundation with a $1 million gift to build a family services center in Duncan, South Carolina. The donation caps two decades of partnership between AFL and the Middle Tyger Community Center.
Japan's child consultation centers reported 223,691 abuse cases in fiscal 2024, down 0.8% from the previous year's record high. While the decline is modest, it signals growing awareness as more neighbors, schools, and police report concerns to protect vulnerable children.