Pandemic child care benefits expanded and extended for Illinoisans

J.B. Pritzker announced the state will boost spending on child care assistance, extending several grant programs that began during the COVID pandemic and expanding eligibility for assistance for working parents.

Illinois baby dubbed ‘mayor of the NICU’ released from hospital before first birthday

Nearly one year after he was born with a very rare genetic condition, Baby Max was finally discharged from Advocate Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings

A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.

O'Hare, Midway installing 11 portable lactation pods
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New lactation pods are coming to Chicago airports, offering a private oasis for nursing mothers to use at no charge.

Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US

The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.

Illinois AG warns of baby formula scams, offers tips to avoid becoming a victim

Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents Friday to be on the lookout for scam artists looking to take advantage of desperate families who are struggling to find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage.

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant

The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.

Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.

Joliet nonprofit helps support parents with adopted, fostered children

Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there’s no advice column for parents in need.

Joliet couple creates nonprofit to support foster and adoptive families
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Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there?s no advice column for parents in need.