Politics Dec 11 Attorneys see surge of LGBTQ+ parents seeking to adopt their children before new Trump term By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Nation Jan 18 Watch 4:21 What’s in the bill to expand the child tax credit and how it can help struggling families The federal child tax credit may soon be expanded as part of an effort by some lawmakers to ensure that more American families can access the benefit. If the proposal becomes law it would gradually increase the credit and allow… By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow
Nation Oct 05 Watch 6:42 ‘Ricochet: An American Trauma’ explores unseen impacts of gun violence Premiering Wednesday night on PBS, a special report from NewsHour explores the often unseen impacts of gun violence. It delves into the trauma from mass shootings, community violence and firearm suicides. The documentary is produced by Sam Lane and Sam…
Politics May 03 Watch 9:13 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Republican support for Trump and vaccine politicization NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest in politics, including President Biden's ambitious plans for American families, the status of the Republican party and its support for former President…
Politics Mar 02 Watch 8:55 Lawmakers look at expanding child tax credits to help low-income families The U.S. Senate is trying to pass a $1.9 trillion package for COVID and economic-related relief, with one key section providing assistance to families with children by expanding tax credits. Many families could receive a $3,000 credit per child. We… By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe
Feb 23 Watch 7:29 Raising children for a second time, ‘grandfamilies’ struggle during the pandemic By Stephanie Sy, Diane Lincoln Estes More and more older adults are raising kids for the second time around because of illness, incarceration, addiction, or any number of reasons. And since the start of the pandemic, almost 40 percent of "grandfamilies" say they struggle to pay… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 7:23 Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Gretchen Frazee Research has found that prisoners who maintain close contact with their family members while incarcerated have lower recidivism rates. But for formerly incarcerated mothers, rebuilding relationships with their children can be incredibly challenging after they serve time behind bars. Amna… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 2:14 How the coronavirus is forcing a family to slow down By Christopher Booker From mandates to work from home to massive school closures, the coronavirus has transformed the lives of millions of Americans. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker gives us a firsthand account of how the pandemic is impacting his family. Continue watching
Sep 17 A quarter of U.S. parents are unmarried, and that changes how much they spend on their kids By Orestes 'Pat' Hastings, Daniel Schneider, The Conversation Research shows family structure plays a role in how much parents spend on their children. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 6:13 Migrant seeking asylum says his toddler was taken away at the U.S. border By PBS News Hour At least four Central American men in this California detention facility say U.S. immigration officials took their children after they arrived at the border, asking for asylum. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency separated the children for their safety,… Continue watching