Children

Local News

Tri-County Head Start toddlers may have been given adult sleep aid

to parents alerts them of suspicions

February 12, 2019

Local News

Child care shortage deepens in La Plata County

Parents disagree with closure of Children’s World

January 13, 2019

Local News

New program seeks to prevent child abuse, neglect

SafeCare will teach parenting skills, home safety

December 2, 2018

Local News

Colorado launching suicide prevention efforts

health care, school-based programs central to plan

October 21, 2018

Local News

Suicide prevention campaign to start Saturday

will blanket La Plata County with stickers, placards

September 5, 2018

Local News

Suicide prevention campaign to start Saturday

will blanket La Plata County with stickers, placards

September 5, 2018

Local News

Child care opens in Smiley Building

au Play allows parents to learn from each other

April 10, 2018

Local News

Child poverty persists in La Plata and Montezuma counties despite low unemployment

Montezuma launching new effort to encourage childhood success

April 1, 2018

Local News

Many La Plata County residents eligible for federal aid aren’t enrolled

Reasons for low sign-ups vary based on programs offered

February 25, 2018

Local News

Parents should teach children to ‘stop, think, click’

Retired investigator with Homeland Security Agency offers internet safety tips

January 31, 2018

Local News

Health insurance for low-income children, pregnant women secured

Congress extended funding for program for next six years

January 24, 2018

Health

Nutritionist at Pediatric Partners helps children dial in their diets

Love addresses food insecurity, power struggles with picky eaters

December 24, 2017

Local News

Colorado extends child health care program

Congress fails to renew funding for 9 million kids

December 21, 2017

Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper seeks emergency funding for child health care

Congress let federal funding run out Sept. 30

December 20, 2017

Local News

Dolores leukemia patient donates his art prize to injured student

Lester’s artwork selected for Children’s Hospital holiday card

December 18, 2017

Local News

Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

950 people in La Plata County use program

December 3, 2017

Local News

River Mist Preschool looks to expand

needs to raise $500,000 for construction

September 24, 2017

Local News

Durango 9-R struggles to hire child care workers

Kids’ Camp could reduce capacity if no changes are made

September 20, 2017

Regional News

Prosecutors say Front Range caseworker faked interview records

This undated photo provided by Colorado First Judicial District Attorney shows Richelle Schultz. Schultz, a former caseworker in Jefferson County,…

September 18, 2017

Local News

Boys & Girls Club celebrates 10 years

serves more than 1,000 local kids annually

September 8, 2017

Regional News

Denver area doctors seek to ban smartphone sales to preteens

of technology on developing youth a concern

May 28, 2017

Local News

La Plata County faces early childhood care shortage

shows racial disparities persist across Colorado

April 27, 2017

Local News

Durango Nature Studies offers a ‘stay-cation’

“I like to bill it to parents as a ‘stay-cation’ over spring break,” said Durango Nature Studies Executive Director Sally…

March 31, 2017

Regional News

State budget proposal cuts youth surveys on drugs, sex

Lundbergdu1-i-syn The budget draft introduced Monday cuts about $745,000 to end the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. The youth-risk surveys are…

March 27, 2017