In today’s world, where children are surrounded by instant gratification and digital distractions, opportunities to learn gratitude and responsibility can feel harder to come by. Volunteering offers a ...

When kids are taken from their parents by the state, they enter the complicated labyrinth of the family court system. Suddenly, a lot of adults are part of their lives, including social workers, ...

From the pandemic to social media to school pressures, there are plenty of reasons for children’s and teens’ health and wellness to suffer. To improve their offspring’s outlook, parents might want to ...

The popular Mother’s Day Spring Faire happened at Cascade Garden in person this year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It raises funds for the Voices for Children Foundation, an ...

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As the year comes to a close, community leaders across the Permian Basin are urging residents in Ector County and surrounding ...