Children's Health and Wellbeing

Our Families Are Not Alright

We cannot recover as a nation if we do not support our families. The health of our nation depends on the health of our families -- all our families.

Five Minutes With John Lewis

A giant of history, the conscience of a country, he gave me—a nobody—his time simply because I'd asked, and because he was a good and decent and extraordinary man.

Education

Reopening Schools: Afterschool Stands Ready to Help

State leaders and local school boards are grappling with the massive, uncharted task of bringing kids back safely. Schools need support. Families need better options. Here’s some good news: afterschool programs stand ready to help.

Black Lives Matter: Burness' Statement on Racism and Our Evolving Commitment to Be Part of the Solution

The inequitable and brutal treatment of Black people is unacceptable. We call out racism in all its insidious manifestations, which leaves Black people isolated and under-resourced. We grieve for and with those who have suffered injustice and psychological scarring for generations.

Global Health

COVID-19: People Aren't Just Getting Sick — They’re Also Going Hungry

Widespread layoffs means millions of people are no longer able to pay rent and buy food. School closures means millions of kids who rely on school meals risk losing their primary source of food. Having access to healthy food is essential to staying healthy.

Children's Health and Wellbeing

Good News About Kids' Health

Early research showed that stores taking part in WIC started to stock healthier options. Participating families began purchasing fewer calories, and less sugar, fat, and sodium. They boosted their purchases of fruits and vegetables.

Children's Health and Wellbeing

Celebrating America's Afterschool Programs

Afterschool offers new learning opportunities that engage kids in hands-on projects and teach them how to work together, communicate and lead.