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A teacher’s union in Kentucky is asking Fayette County Public Schools to consider implementing parking lots where the families of students who live in their cars can sleep safely. The program, ...

Some homeless people who were living at the City of San Diego’s safe sleeping sites are speaking out about violent assaults at the publicly funded camp sites. Donald Trump's $2,000 checks could be ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Some homeless people who lived at the City of San Diego’s safe sleeping sites are speaking out about violent assaults at the taxpayer-funded camp sites. “The safe sleeping site was ...

In the quiet hours of the night, many exhausted parents find themselves making a decision that feels natural, even comforting—bringing their baby into bed. Co-sleeping, or bed-sharing, is often seen ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting the importance of using safe practices when tucking an infant in for a restful night’s sleep during ...

DETROIT – Every two to three days, a baby in Michigan dies due to unsafe sleep practices, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In response, the Detroit Health Department ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson is set to launch its first "safe sleeping site", Star Village, aimed at providing shelter for women and non-binary individuals experiencing homelessness. The site, ...

We are learning more about a new plan to help homeless Cincinnati Public Schools students. One of the parking lots at Taft Elementary will transform into a safe sleep lot for families in a couple of ...

October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, serving as a reminder for parents and caregivers that the wrong sleep setup can put babies in danger. Consumer Reports found that some infant products ...

EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIONS. OCTOBER SIDS AWARENESS MONTH AN URGENT REMINDER FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THAT THE WRONG SLEEP SETUP CAN PUT YOUR CHILD IN DANGER. MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS HAVE ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In recognition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are partnering with the Henrico Department of Social ...