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Jan 13, 2022

D.C. Launches Pilot Program To Give Cash To New Parents And Pregnant People — With No Strings Attached

One-hundred thirty-two new parents and pregnant people in D.C.’s three lowest-income wards will get $900 a month for a year to spend as they wish.

Jul 14, 2021

‘This Is A Huge Deal’: New Child Tax Credit Payments To Start Going Out To Families In D.C. Region

Hundreds of thousands of families across the Washington region will start receiving monthly checks up to $300, which advocates say could be a big boost for low-income kids.

Mar 25, 2020

A Number Of Washingtonians Are Stranded In El Salvador

Families say they are having trouble getting the State Department to help family members stuck abroad. And those that have got help say flight costs home are high.

Oct 04, 2019

Two D.C. Mothers Are Launching A ‘Social Club’ For Families In Ivy City

The Lane will feature spaces like chaperoned play areas and an all-day cafe.

Sep 25, 2019

Local Immigrants Detained By ICE Are Now Eligible For D.C. Grant Funds

For the first time, D.C.’s legal fund program will assist immigrants who are in the process of being deported.

Sep 12, 2019

Under Policy Change, ICE Deports Northern Virginia Mother While She Waits For Visa Decision

She applied for a U visa—a protection for undocumented immigrants who’ve been victims of crimes in the U.S. and have cooperated with law enforcement.

May 06, 2019

This Co-Working Space Doubles As A Child Care Center

Self-employed entrepreneurs with kids now have an option to address both needs: Two Birds, a new co-working space in Tenleytown with a licensed child care center on site.

May 03, 2019

A ‘Modest Yet Adequate’ Living For A Family In The D.C. Area? $105,539

The D.C. area had the 10th-highest costs in the country for a two-parent, two-childhood household.

Apr 19, 2019

Parents Say They Struggle To Find Kid-Friendly Bars And Restaurants In D.C.

Some local bars, restaurants, and breweries take steps to be more family-friendly.

May 11, 2016

Report: D.C. Homelessness Increased By 14 Percent Since 2015

For every 1,000 people in D.C., 12 of them are homeless.

 
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