How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting foster families

While the coronavirus pandemic has largely spared children, some of the country’s most vulnerable youth, those in foster care, are being impacted in other ways.

The challenge of fostering children during the coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic is challenging for many families, but it has been extra-challenging for the foster families and at-risk children.

#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19

All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.

Families stuck at home create entertaining videos

The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.

Celebrating birthdays virtually in the age of coronavirus
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The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately ruined many birthday parties for children all across the world. Now, parents across the world are trying to create virtual birthday parties for kids, to make sure that there are moments of joy amongst the crisis.

Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.

Study: Pregnant women should be tested for COVID-19

A study of 215 pregnant women who recently gave birth in NYC provides important information about the coronavirus and newborns.

How coronavirus is affecting custody arrangements for divorced parents
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Minimizing COVID-19 exposure and risk can be extra-difficult for children of divorce who might live between two households. FOX 5 NY spoke to a lawyer about how social distancing rules may affect custody arrangements.

High schoolers launch positive hotline for seniors

Students at a high school in Canada have launched a hotline aimed uplifting senior citizens who are alone during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks

The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.