Pregnancy and the birth of a child can spark or exacerbate violence in a relationship for a variety of reasons. Often it’s because the abusive partner feels they have less control over their partner.
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‘Human-Centered Design’ Team Aims to Help Transgender Teens Recover from Family Violence
Vincent remains hopeful the “curriculum will help these kids not only address some of this trauma,” but also develop resilience.
Vincent remains hopeful the “curriculum will help these kids not only address some of this trauma,” but also develop resilience.
Wildfires Expose Gaps in Disaster Relief for Undocumented Communities
Undocumented people are among the most vulnerable populations when it comes to the impact of wildfires.
Undocumented people are among the most vulnerable populations when it comes to the impact of wildfires.
Parents Caring for Children With Disabilities Have Some Advice
Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still need.
Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still need.
A Law Designed To Protect Health Consumers Has Ended Up Hurting Them
“This is not going to be as difficult as I thought,” Price said.
“This is not going to be as difficult as I thought,” Price said.
It May Be the Most Important Test of a Child’s Life. Most Aren’t Getting It
Early childhood advocates, with the support of key leaders, are working to expand developmental screenings statewide
Early childhood advocates, with the support of key leaders, are working to expand developmental screenings statewide
How to Better Serve Latinx Children With Special Needs: A Conversation With Parents Helping Parents
The system has struggled to provide services to Spanish-speaking families at the same rate it does to English-speaking ones.
The system has struggled to provide services to Spanish-speaking families at the same rate it does to English-speaking ones.
For Spanish-Speaking Families, an Uphill Battle for Special Needs Services
Rubi Saldaña vividly remembers the moment in 2010 when she realized her then 2-and-a-half-year-old son, Abner, didn’t act like the other toddlers at her Mommy and Me class. Instead of interacting with the other children and participating in activities, Abner spent the entire class climbing on tables and chairs.
Rubi Saldaña vividly remembers the moment in 2010 when she realized her then 2-and-a-half-year-old son, Abner, didn’t act like the other toddlers at her Mommy and Me class. Instead of interacting with the other children and participating in activities, Abner spent the entire class climbing on tables and chairs.
For Children With Disabilities, Climate Change Brings Multiple Threats
For Daisy Lopez of Oakland, preparing her five-year-old daughter, Ximena, for a day out is no easy feat.
For Daisy Lopez of Oakland, preparing her five-year-old daughter, Ximena, for a day out is no easy feat.
Latinx Families Ask for Equal Services for Their Children With Disabilities
Research shows that Latinx families like the Jimenezes are less likely than white families to receive services through Regional Centers.
Research shows that Latinx families like the Jimenezes are less likely than white families to receive services through Regional Centers.
How Families Are Advocating for Children With Disabilities in Foster Care
Sheri Louie fell in love with Kristina the moment she saw her at the group home for medically fragile children in Fresno.
Sheri Louie fell in love with Kristina the moment she saw her at the group home for medically fragile children in Fresno.
Power Blackouts Spark Medical, Financial Emergencies for California’s Most Vulnerable
When the power went out at Vicky Jaque's house in Santa Clarita last month, she found herself desperately scrambling to save the life of her son.
When the power went out at Vicky Jaque’s house in Santa Clarita last month, she found herself desperately scrambling to save the life of her son.
‘I’m Scared of Getting Sick From the Water’
Some rural California communities have waited nearly a decade for state regulators to repair their tainted drinking-water systems.
Some rural California communities have waited nearly a decade for state regulators to repair their tainted drinking-water systems.
Growing Up Is Hard, Especially for People With Disabilities
The way 25-year-old Essence Guss of Pomona describes growing up captures the way many young people feel about the transition.
The way 25-year-old Essence Guss of Pomona describes growing up captures the way many young people feel about the transition.
This Central Valley Town Has a Carcinogen in Its Water. Why Are Solutions So Slow?
On the dusty outskirts of Bakersfield, Rosa Perez and her family are living without a basic housing amenity — clean water.
On the dusty outskirts of Bakersfield, Rosa Perez and her family are living without a basic housing amenity — clean water.
How the Mental Health System Fails Asian Americans — And How To Help
Growing up, tony remembers feeling like an orphan, even though he had two parents. Wherever he went, even with his own family, he felt like he didn’t fit in.
Growing up, tony remembers feeling like an orphan, even though he had two parents. Wherever he went, even with his own family, he felt like he didn’t fit in.