Children aging out of foster care is common in the United States. Not only is aging out not unlikely, but the children not receiving basic housing or support after aging out is the sad reality of the welfare system. States’ departments of child and family services can simply fund these homes with just a few […]
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As of recent years, 27.1 million Americans do not have healthcare insurance. Not having healthcare coverage can be risky, especially for low-income communities around the nation. For example, during COVID-19, many families were in need of healthcare; however, it wasn’t accessible, leading to serious illness and death. There are many ways the government can take […]
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Close your eyes. Imagine this. You just had the most amazing day of your life, work was a breeze, paycheck in hand, and suddenly, you come home, and a bill is at your doorstep. Upon seeing the energy bill, you’re shocked…baffled even that the amount of said bill transcends the amount of your paycheck! As […]
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Should real love hurt? Domestic violence can affect a child’s mental health, even if they “only” witness their parent getting assaulted by their other parent. A traumatic experience like this can lead to child suicide or suicidal thoughts. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse […]
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How many students do you know who struggle with mental health? Probably not a lot, right? Well, worldwide and mostly in America, student scholars struggle with mental health in the place where they are supposed to be focused on getting an education, not thinking of how to stop the negative thoughts. Schools should have more […]
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Home is supposed to be somewhere you feel happy and loved. But have you ever felt dread or fear in a place you are supposed to feel safe? Domestic violence is not spoken about enough, and too many people lose their lives to this problem each year. So, Congress should put more money into prevention […]
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Have you ever experienced abuse or know someone who has witnessed abuse? Different kinds of abuse can vary from emotional to physical, such as toxic friendships. Imagine seeing your favorite cousin or your mom suffer from these kinds of abuse. You wouldn’t take it so lightly now, would you? As a person who has experienced […]
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Did you know that many people go outside without shoes on? When you go out without shoes, you are putting yourself at risk of contracting bad bacteria. I was eight when I found out that a family friend had passed from illness. He died from bacteria getting into his foot because he was walking outside […]
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Did you know that two out of every ten children start kindergarten already reading two or three grade levels behind? Across the United States, millions of kids struggle to read and write at their grade level. Reading is one of the most important skills for success in school and life, and, yet, many students never […]
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Sex trafficking is the heinous act of unlawfully using coercion or force to make individuals perform sexual acts or perform acts at a forceable location against their will. Black children comprise 71% of all juvenile prostitution arrests—more than any other racial group—a statistic that underscores a disturbing reality where victims are criminalized instead of protected. […]
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I’m sure we all know the meaning of discipline. Discipline, as in being “The self-control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed.” But what if I told you discipline can turn into extreme acts of violence, like a child being hit, punched, or beaten by their parents? According to the World […]
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Picture being told, “You talk really well for someone like you,” or getting ignored in a meeting just because of your gender or ethnicity. It can be hard trying to be yourself and express yourself in society while facing everyday microaggressions. These little comments are often brushed off as nothing, but they can seriously affect […]
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