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State Says County Agency Mishandled Case of Scioto Co. Baby Found Dead
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state says a children services agency mishandled the case of a months-old boy who was found dead in an Ohio well and whose parents have… Read More
![The lyrics of the Camp Mariposa song, "7 Cs," are printed out on lanyards so first time campers can sing along. One child said, "It helps me realize that I didn't cause what happened to me. It makes me feel much better."](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_4258_custom-972f62855a572fb0ae1bba1d659a827c88d9e7ab-e1570637133816-900x422.jpg)
At This Dayton Camp, Children Of The Opioid Crisis Learn To Cope And Laugh
By: Kavitha Cardoza | NPR
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Camp Mariposa in Dayton, Ohio, is designed just for them. The program lets these children share their experiences, learn coping strategies and, most importantly, get to be kids.
![After finishing up some household chores, Brody Knapp gets a chance to play with his mother Ashley at their home in Kansas City, Mo.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brodyandashley1-3364b1943564b5cba624468ac65ed68121b76678-e1569875589292-900x422.jpg)
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
By: Alex Smith | NPR
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New treatment guidelines don’t assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
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22 Kentucky Counties Need Volunteers to Review Foster Care Cases
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Officials say 22 Kentucky counties need volunteers to review cases of children in foster care. Volunteers review the cases of children placed in care because of… Read More
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W.Va. Lawsuit: School Official Harassed Trans Teen in Bathroom
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a West Virginia transgender male who said an assistant principal harassed him when he tried to use the… Read More
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WV School Boss: I Didn’t Mean to Downplay Homeless Students
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The head of West Virginia’s school system says he didn’t mean to downplay the seriousness of the rising number of homeless students in the state. Superintendent… Read More
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Former W.Va. Educators Charged After Alleged Verbal Abuse
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s top prosecutor says three former educators have been arrested on charges that they verbally abused two autistic students. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says former… Read More
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West Virginia Boy Dies From Gunshot Wound
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NITRO, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say a 3-year-old West Virginia boy has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nitro Police Chief Bobby Eggleton told news outlets that the child accidentally… Read More
![Timely support and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can help children focus and thrive, pediatricians say. But it takes close follow-up after diagnosis to tailor that treatment and avoid drug side effects.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gettyimages-1005339078-d502815c75e82477c9a2ed8115b6266bbc2d267c-e1565877913305-900x422.jpg)
Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don’t Get Proper Follow-Up
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn’t see a care provider for months afterward.
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West Virginia Girl Found in Mexico, Mother Facing Charges
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Federal officials say a missing West Virginia girl has been found in Mexico and her mother is facing charges. The U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday announced… Read More
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Governor: Pediatric Mental Health Summit Set For Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. Mike DeWine says a pediatric mental health summit to help the state’s communities provide mental health support to children across the state is set for… Read More
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Preschool Teacher Sentenced Over Playground Fighting Video
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a former teacher at an Ohio preschool accused of recording and posting a video online of children fighting at the school playground has been… Read More
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Online Child Enticement Investigators Ramp Up Efforts With New Funds
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio is pumping more money into a program that protects children from abuse and exploitation online, but while the money will go towards important resources, state leaders say parents still… Read More
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State Official Says Youth Behavioral Facility Clean, Safe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The director of Ohio’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has toured a youth behavioral facility after reports of alleged violence and sexual abuse against… Read More
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Commission Awards 5 Grants to Programs Bolstering Fathers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio has awarded grants to five groups that promote fathers. The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood says the two-year grants of $260,000 each are aimed at advancing… Read More
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State Data: Number of Children Enrolled in Medicaid Declines
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – State data shows the number of children enrolled in Ohio’s Medicaid program declined over a 15-month period, with nearly 37,000 fewer children enrolled as of May… Read More
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Total Number of Homeless Students in W.Va. Rises to Over 10K
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The total number of homeless public school students in West Virginia has increased by nearly 1,000 students since the 2017-18 school year. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports… Read More
![Parental drug use is increasingly cited as the reason to remove kids from their homes and place them in foster care. Some argue more should be done to keep families together.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gettyimages-509522567-24e2c19db496fbc543f59ec39582ad088dee8f2e-e1563209387726-900x422.jpg)
More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents’ Drug Use
By: Susie Neilson | NPR
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With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?
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Summer Junior Member Program
The Ross County Historical Society invites children 6-12 years old to join us for our 2019 Summer Junior Member program Art, Artists, & the Art of Storytelling at the Ross County… Read More
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DeWine Touts Long-Term Significance To Kids Trauma Support Program
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A collection of case workers and mentors who work with kids experiencing trauma gathered in Columbus to discuss how their programs can better address growing needs. Gov. Mike DeWine says… Read More
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Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Time
We have had many parents and kids request this event again and we are so proud to bring it to y’all! A selection of drag performers will read LGBTQ inclusive… Read More
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Feds, West Virginia Reach Deal on Child Mental Health Care
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia has agreed to expand mental health services for children to resolve a federal investigation that found the state unnecessarily institutionalized kids with emotional or… Read More
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Bill Would Ban Child Drag Performances
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Social media posts from groups in Lancaster have been abuzz for weeks following a child’s performance in a drag queen show at a local bar. Now the state lawmaker who represents that area has… Read More
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Ohio Schools Now Must Notify Parents When Kids Are Absent
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CLEVELAND (AP) – If Ohio children are absent from class without excuse, their schools will have to notify their parents within the first two hours of the school day under… Read More
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Governor Pushes Children’s Agenda With ‘Month of the Child’
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is drawing attention to a key policy priority with a proclamation honoring young children. The Republican governor has declared April 2019 the… Read More
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