Commentary: Coalition of Kentucky organizations oppose food assistance cuts in Farm Bill
One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The…
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Kelly Elementary students unveil their traveling tribute wall for fallen vets — with a big ceremony
By Steve Oldfield Children, Inc. Students at Kelly Elementary in Burlington learned “the sky’s the limit” when it comes to…
Goodridge Elementary students stage African Dancing & Talent Show to help kids in Kenya
By Steve Oldfield Children, Inc. Students at Goodridge Elementary in Hebron staged a talent show and expo on African art…
Children, Inc.’s ‘Raising of the Green’ fundraiser is April 7 at Gardens of Park Hills
Children, Inc. will hold its ‘Raising of the Green’ fundraiser on April 7 at 6 p.m. at The Gardens of…
5th graders at Kelly Elementary build traveling tribute to local Gold Star Veterans; will be seen around NKY
By Steve Oldfield Children, Inc. Students and teachers at Kelly Elementary in Burlington are creating a traveling tribute to Northern…
St. Philip’s School and Parish recycle 50,000 plastic bags into gifts for homeless; teaching kindness
By Steve Oldfield Children, Inc. They’re one of the smallest grade schools in Northern Kentucky, but big things happen at…
New Children, Inc. CEO Shannon Starkey-Taylor’s values rooted in deep commitment to children
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Shannon Starkey-Taylor likes to tell a story about coming home from school to find her…
Mike McKenzie: Every day, teachers, staff, secretaries ask, what will I do if there’s a shooting at school?
Every day in this country teachers — from large schools and small schools, urban schools and rural schools, all across…
Valentines Day Celebration honors philanthropist Eva Farris with kickoff of campaign to support NaviGo
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Valentine’s Day celebration at the Hotel Covington Wednesday was billed as a way…
Voices from Classroom: Preschool teacher, tired at end of active day, wonders ‘Did we do enough?’
By Natalie Kordenbrock Montessori Early Learning Academy Are we doing enough? Early mornings small, tired faces shuffle in through the…
Children, Inc. gets new CEO, Shannon Starkey-Taylor, as Rick Hulefeld takes on new ‘special projects’ role
The only CEO Children, Inc. has ever had — its founder and the genius behind its development — is stepping…
Coalition announces push for revenue-raising tax reform in response to state budget proposal
With millions in cuts to education funding, the elimination of 70 programs and more than 6 percent cuts elsewhere in…
Raising Positive Children global author series coming to area — mark your calendars
Mayerson Academy, in partnership with Beech Acres Parenting Center and Children, Inc., will welcome four international experts to Cincinnati in…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare donates $250,000 to NaviGo College and Career Prep Services to grow programs
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will invest $250,000 toward NaviGo College and Career Prep Services, a division of Children, Inc. NaviGo, powered…
Children Inc. kicks off $5m campaign — already over half-way there; Drees family commits $750k
Staff report Expanding the fight against poverty, Children Inc. is also expanding its breath and reach. No longer focused just…
Oriental Wok featuring Children, Inc. as nonprofit — join in the fun on June 29 for food, fun, music
Oriental Wok is showcasing the work of Children, Inc. as their featured nonprofit on Thursday, June 29 from 5-10 p.m….
Children Inc. expands range, acquires NaviGo Prep to offer services from prenatal to career attainment
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Two of Northern Kentucky’s education visionaries are joining forces — and the results will be…
Erlanger-Elsmere to receive state School Boards Assn. PEAK Award, for early learning education
The Kentucky School Boards Association will present Erlanger-Elsmere Independent school district officials with the Public Education Achieves in Kentucky (PEAK)…
Know your own strength and your child’s; Children, Inc. researchers note impact of character strengths
By Vicki Prichard Northern Kentucky Tribune reporter What if focusing on the negative side of every situation could have a…
To grandmother’s house we go; conference offers support for grandparents raising grandchildren
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Four years ago, when social workers placed Jeanne Miller-Jacobs’ three grandchildren in the care of…
Children Inc. honors six community leaders, organizations with Imagine Tomorrow Awards
Children, Inc. hosted its Annual Luncheon to say thanks to its dedicated volunteers and to recognize special supporters with the…
Overcoming a poverty of words, Covington kids improve skills with free web-based literacy program
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter While studies show that socioeconomic factors can have significant impact on a child’s vocabulary, and…